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LY07 FSX

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,317 mi
Last recorded54,317 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 FSX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 54,317 miles

Lower steering column universal joint slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on front suspension components and mountings

Slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2026 54,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Lower steering column universal joint slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion on front suspension components and mountings

Slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,356 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,782 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,057 miles

all over General corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2022 41,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

all over General corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,180 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 34,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 32,382 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm on the outer treads

front discs scored

front pads getting low

rear pads worn very low

Fail 31 Aug 2015 30,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 30,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,289 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall slight wall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,300 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 16,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 12,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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LY07 FSX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY07 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY07 FSX registered?

LY07 FSX is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is LY07 FSX safe to buy?

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