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GL57 DHZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,180 mi
Last recorded60,180 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 DHZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,180 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear All Suspension Components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drop Link Dust Cover Perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,892 miles

Oil leak ()

slight bind on rear brakes/pads wearing low ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,951 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,305 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,976 miles

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

n/s/f tyre started to wear on inner edge

screw in o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,562 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 55,532 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,468 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to crack around inner side wall

Fail 8 Jun 2011 26,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/S/R tyre starting to crack around inner side wall

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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GL57 DHZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL57 DHZ, 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 GL57 DHZ registered?

GL57 DHZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is GL57 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 DHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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