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FM57 CGZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,669 mi
Last recorded130,669 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 CGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside side lights green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 130,385 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside brake calliper not fully secure (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside side lights green (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front registration plate fitted inside windscreen

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 107,726 miles

management light on dash

Fail 7 Jan 2018 107,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

management light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,583 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,275 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 77,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r18 (Dunlop) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,919 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,223 miles

inner front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulder

Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,222 miles

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

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

gouge to n/s/f tyre sidewall

inner front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre badly worn on shoulder

o/s/f tyre wearing on shoulder

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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FM57 CGZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM57 CGZ, 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 FM57 CGZ registered?

FM57 CGZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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