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EF57 FMU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,590 mi
Last recorded74,590 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FMU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,590 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,135 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,747 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,002 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 53,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 46,962 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 45,261 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,565 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,565 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,942 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 29,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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
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EF57 FMU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF57 FMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF57 FMU?

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What year was EF57 FMU registered?

EF57 FMU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is EF57 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 FMU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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