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GD57 LDA

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 91,996 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 91,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,329 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 83,364 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 83,364 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 74,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 74,953 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 58,907 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering Universal Joint Slightly Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 43,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 28,962 miles

Front & rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion on inner or outer faces

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 28,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front & rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion on inner or outer faces

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

Nearside front & Offside front tyres have a completely bald inner tread section

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 11,089 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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GD57 LDA 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 66.7%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

GD57 LDA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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