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GD57 EGV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,633 mi
Last recorded28,633 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 EGV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,511 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 25,511 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,372 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2013 21,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,255 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 13,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GD57 EGV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GD57 EGV, 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 GD57 EGV registered?

GD57 EGV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GD57 EGV safe to buy?

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