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GL57 DJD

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,165 mi
Last recorded50,165 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 DJD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,165 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,223 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,927 miles

engine management warning light on ?

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,390 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr tyre has slight cut

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 DJD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

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

Is GL57 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 DJD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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