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DF57 AZN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 AZN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,573 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted on lower section of outer sill obscuring some under side components

Fail 13 Oct 2020 71,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted on lower section of outer sill obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,381 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted on lower section of outer sill obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 65,790 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,346 miles

Front both tyres inner and outer sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 1 Nov 2016 58,346 miles

Front both tyres inner and outer sidewalls deteriorating

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,002 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cord

Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,179 miles

front tyres edge wear near side sidewall damage

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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DF57 AZN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF57 AZN, 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 AZN registered?

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

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