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BK57 YLM

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,194 mi
Last recorded68,194 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YLM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,313 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner edge wearing

Offside Front Inner edge wearing

Rear n/s and o/s rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,613 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 53,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,850 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside indicator repeater lens broken but secure and showing correct colour

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,326 miles

offside indicator repeater lens broken but secure and showing correct colour

Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,244 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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BK57 YLM 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 75%.

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 BK57 YLM, 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 BK57 YLM registered?

BK57 YLM is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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