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BD07 RYZ

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,931 mi
Last recorded36,931 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 RYZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 36,931 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brake pads getting low and discs rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2024 33,542 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 30,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 25,954 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 25,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 20,325 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,274 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 20,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached linkage broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,018 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread pattern cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread pattern cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre treads cracked

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre treads cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2017 18,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre treads cracked

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre treads cracked

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 16,953 miles

all 4 tyres cracking between treads

Fail 17 Jun 2016 16,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking between treads

Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,324 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 12,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight cracks in tread of nearside front tyre

slight cracks in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,186 miles

small cracks in all four tyre treads

Fail 28 May 2012 10,185 miles

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

small cracks in all four tyre treads

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,204 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 5,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 5,842 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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BD07 RYZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD07 RYZ, 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 BD07 RYZ registered?

BD07 RYZ is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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