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DF57 AEC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,086 mi
Last recorded47,086 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 AEC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 46,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 46,833 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension rusty

both front hubs rusty

steering slightly tight when turning to the right

Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,681 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 45,687 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,441 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,828 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 34,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,454 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,551 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 21,524 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2014 18,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2013 17,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,167 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 12,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,366 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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
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DF57 AEC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF57 AEC, 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 DF57 AEC registered?

DF57 AEC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DF57 AEC safe to buy?

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