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RL07 LWD

2007 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 2612cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,329 mi
Last recorded46,329 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX843,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL07 LWD
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,612cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc corroded (1.2.1 (f))

steering effort different between turning left and right

Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,215 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 46,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,948 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 45,946 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,775 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 44,773 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 44,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 42,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,354 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,407 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 40,407 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 35,655 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 35,653 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)

Pass 28 May 2015 24,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 15,155 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 15,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers split but clearing the windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,492 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,775 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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RL07 LWD is a 2007 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 2,612cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 43,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL07 LWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL07 LWD registered?

RL07 LWD is a 2007 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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