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GR57 CRX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,418 mi
Last recorded72,418 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 CRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R18 ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 72,116 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R18 ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,406 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,144 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,764 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,235 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,235 miles

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

advise centre brake light inop

Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,637 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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GR57 CRX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GR57 CRX, 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 GR57 CRX registered?

GR57 CRX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is GR57 CRX safe to buy?

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