MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front shock absorber boots split/adrift.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front shock absorber boots split/adrift.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front shock absorber dust covers split
Both front wipers smeary
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front shock absorber dust covers split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front shock absorber dust covers split
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and both rear perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front shock absorber dust covers split
red coolant bottle light on dashboard
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and both rear perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front shock absorber dust covers split
engine oil level on minimum
red coolant bottle light on dashboard
Both front shock absorber dust covers split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both front shock absorber dust covers split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front shock absorber covers splitting
nearside side repeater lens cracked
offside front tyre cut on outer wall
rear brake discs slightly corroding on inner faces
red coolant light on dashboard
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
headlamp cleaning system not working.
park brake lever has little reserve travel.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
headlamp cleaning system not working.
park brake lever has little reserve travel.
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm -tyre starting to perish
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
nearside front wiper split at ends
offside rear tyre perishing on outer edge
red engine coolant light on
small cut in offside front tyre in outer wall
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Chips on windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust clamp corroding
Chips on windscreen
Rear exhaust clamp corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front tyre perished & cracking between treads
Nearside rear tyre perished & cracking between treads
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front tyre perished & cracking between treads
Nearside rear tyre perished & cracking between treads
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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GV57 VXR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 GV57 VXR, 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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GV57 VXR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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