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DA57 TDV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,185 mi
Last recorded77,185 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 TDV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,790 miles

Nearside rear brake a little tight when rotated by hand. No binding showing on roller brake test.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,660 miles

exhaust corroded. rear clamp corroded

front brake pads worn low

oil leak sump

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,981 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish but are not showing webbing at time of test.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,559 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,232 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 39,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wor, scored & pitted on inner face.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn, scored & pitted on inner face.

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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DA57 TDV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA57 TDV, 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 18 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA57 TDV registered?

DA57 TDV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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