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1958 KW

2012 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,799 mi
Last recorded66,799 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration1958 KW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 66,799 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 66,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 25,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,441 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,943 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,916 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 46,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 25,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 44,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 39,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 35,930 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 35,930 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,753 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,913 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 18,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 13,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,498 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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1958 KW is a 2012 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1958 KW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1958 KW is a 2012 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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