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FM57 YFP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,854 mi
Last recorded63,854 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 YFP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Standing corrosion to sills, chassis, subframe and all suspension components

Fail 8 Aug 2025 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Low and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Standing corrosion to sills, chassis, subframe and all suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,924 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 60,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,337 miles

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 YFP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFP, 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

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What year was FM57 YFP registered?

FM57 YFP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is FM57 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 YFP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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