2007 Mazda RX-8 · 2,350 MOT tests
2007 Mazda RX-8 reliability
2007 Mazda RX-8s fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 RX-8 years (2,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda RX-8s: 31.9%)
- 30.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda RX-8s: 31.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 62,926
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,350
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.4% of tests fail here (212% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mazda RX-8
Fail rate by area
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.5%
- Lights and electrics9.7%
- Suspension9.6%
- Brakes9.2%
- Tyres4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Service brake excessively binding 3.02%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.68%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.64%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 2.64%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.55%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.51%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.55%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.72%)
Is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 reliable?
2007 Mazda RX-8s fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 RX-8 years (2,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mazda RX-8 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (4% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.02% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mazda RX-8 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mazda RX-8 shows 62,926 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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