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FT57 CMX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,294 mi
Last recorded36,294 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 CMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,551 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,548 miles

Advise both rear brakes binding slightly.

Advise n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 28,753 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,572 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

o/s/f wiper starting to tear

Fail 12 Jan 2011 22,681 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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)

o/s/f wiper starting to tear

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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FT57 CMX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FT57 CMX, 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 FT57 CMX registered?

FT57 CMX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FT57 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 CMX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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