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B3 RXB

2007 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,998 mi
Last recorded21,998 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 21,998 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 21,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 21,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 18,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.11% (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

part sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,959 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 10,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,071 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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B3 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B3 RXB, 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 B3 RXB registered?

B3 RXB is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is B3 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 RXB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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