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GR57 DSV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 55,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

center stop lamp not working - has been disconected

slight damage to o/s side indicator

wipers becoming worn

Pass 14 May 2015 46,235 miles

various minor oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2015 46,235 miles

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

various minor oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,132 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit (225/45/18)

o/s/r lower wheelarch damaged

various minor oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2013 34,689 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 29 May 2012 27,975 miles

both front tyrs worn and perished

coolant level warning lamp is on

front brake pads becoming worn

large screw in o/s/r tyre - does not appear to have punctured

o/s wiper worn

Fail 29 May 2012 27,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyrs worn and perished

coolant level warning lamp is on

front brake pads becoming worn

large screw in o/s/r tyre - does not appear to have punctured

o/s wiper worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,849 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 18,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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GR57 DSV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

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

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