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LS07 KJN

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,075 mi
Last recorded132,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 KJN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 132,075 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 132,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,556 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 126,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 118,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,194 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,574 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 99,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 99,534 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge BOARDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 88,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,756 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,190 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 44,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 36,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 28,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 19,225 miles

All four tyres getting low in tread

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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LS07 KJN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS07 KJN, 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 LS07 KJN registered?

LS07 KJN is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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