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Mazda RX-8 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
63.3% pass rate
from 915 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Springs
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.87% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.44% fail on Emission control equipment (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Catalytic converter (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.55% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.11% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.11% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.66% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.66% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.98% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.77% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.77% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Power steering
      • 0.55% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.22% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.77% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates

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