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GL57 YMG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,586 mi
Last recorded62,586 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 YMG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,586 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,585 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,759 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 35,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,759 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2011 16,342 miles

slight bucle to o/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,607 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
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GL57 YMG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

GL57 YMG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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