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FT57 EZJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 66,510 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 18" & 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth reading of 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,735 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,417 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,993 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 7,608 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
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FT57 EZJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EZJ, 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 FT57 EZJ registered?

FT57 EZJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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