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LA56 UYX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,328 mi
Last recorded93,328 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 UYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2020 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe out of box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,279 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2018 85,050 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,694 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Nearside rear tyre low.

Plastic trims fitted to sills.

Slight damaged to offside front lower balljoint dust cover.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 66,001 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Nearside rear tyre low.

Plastic trims fitted to sills.

Slight damaged to offside front lower balljoint dust cover.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,629 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level getting low unable to check brake pads fully

exhaust ear joint clamp heavily corroded suggest replacement

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Mar 2014 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level getting low unable to check brake pads fully

exhaust ear joint clamp heavily corroded suggest replacement

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 10,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,313 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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LA56 UYX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA56 UYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA56 UYX registered?

LA56 UYX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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