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DE57 LLW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,764 mi
Last recorded60,764 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 LLW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,764 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all Components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 58,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sump corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 58,226 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil sump pan is heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 58,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,982 miles

Offside Front inner brake pad getting low

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jan 2020 49,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner brake pad getting low

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jan 2019 45,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 41,641 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 35,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,633 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,666 miles

both front tyres worn/cracked/perished

Fail 17 Jan 2014 23,666 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn/cracked/perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,495 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished across the tread

Offside front tyre slightly perished across the tread

Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,617 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)

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DE57 LLW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE57 LLW, 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 DE57 LLW registered?

DE57 LLW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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