2007 Mazda RX8 2.6L Petrol · RL07 LWD
2007 Mazda RX8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2007. Recorded mileage 46,329 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 2612cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RL07 LWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 46,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RL07 LWD Mileage History
- 22/01/202445,946 mi
- 23/01/202445,948 mi+2 mi
- 16/01/202546,199 mi+251 mi
- 17/01/202546,215 mi+16 mi
- 15/01/202646,329 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL07 LWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mazda Rx8 (RL07 LWD) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: MAZDA RX8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure(Serious)
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 Damage(Moderate)
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion(Serious)
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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