2007 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · RX07 DAV
2007 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2007. Recorded mileage 81,147 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RX07 DAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2023
- 81,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX07 DAV 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 (RX07 DAV) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2023 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RX07 DAV Mileage History
- 24/05/202278,987 mi
- 01/06/202381,103 mi+2,116 mi
- 19/06/202381,147 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 2,018 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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