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GV57 VXR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

29,222 mi
Last recorded29,222 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 29,222 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 29,222 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 27,742 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,599 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 20 Jul 2023 26,599 miles

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

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,740 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 25,738 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 24,535 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 24,535 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,550 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 19,589 miles

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.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 19,589 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 17,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 16,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 12,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,550 miles

Chips on windscreen

Rear exhaust clamp corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2013 10,210 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,210 miles

Nearside front tyre perished & cracking between treads

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracking between treads

Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,901 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 6,862 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 4,436 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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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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