2007 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · M26 TAH
2007 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 155,149 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M26 TAH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 155,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M26 TAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mazda Rx-8 (M26 TAH) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
M26 TAH Mileage History
- 04/08/202373,114 mi
- 14/03/202675,483 mi+2,369 mi
- 07/04/2026155,149 mi+79,666 mi
Average of roughly 30,666 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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