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BJ07 VRG

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,995 mi
Last recorded106,995 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VRG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 106,995 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 106,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,765 miles

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

Front brake discs scored/pitted on inner faces.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 100,764 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Front brake discs scored/pitted on inner faces.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,268 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 88,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,224 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,031 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 38,746 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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BJ07 VRG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 VRG, 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 BJ07 VRG registered?

BJ07 VRG is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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