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FV57 ZZN

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,293 mi
Last recorded86,293 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ZZN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 86,293 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both.lenses clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner sill holed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

adjuster broken at n/s/f suspension arm

surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs

various components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 84,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 84,600 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear suspension level sensor rod disconnected

Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,690 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 59,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 53,886 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,042 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 33,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 26,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,333 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 19,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 16,923 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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FV57 ZZN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV57 ZZN, 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 FV57 ZZN registered?

FV57 ZZN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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