2007 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · SO56 CUU
2007 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 76,376 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO56 CUU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 76,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO56 CUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mazda Rx-8 (SO56 CUU) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed High CO and HC and Idle Too High (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
SO56 CUU Mileage History
- 04/06/202265,311 mi
- 01/06/202370,796 mi+5,485 mi
- 06/08/202476,352 mi+5,556 mi
- 22/08/202476,376 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,988 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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