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LA56 UZM

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,960 mi
Last recorded73,960 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 UZM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 73,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Whole underside of vehicle undersealed.

Pass 15 Apr 2025 71,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,580 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,936 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 61,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 56,190 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 49,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 49,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,003 miles

Nearside 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)

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 47,003 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,605 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,232 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,584 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 27,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,337 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
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LA56 UZM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

LA56 UZM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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