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HK57 XPT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XPT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 87,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inners (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 8 Feb 2018 83,583 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inners (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,679 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,052 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2016 54,052 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,872 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 37,872 miles

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

front pads appear to be low, viewed through wheels

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 11,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 11,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HK57 XPT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK57 XPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK57 XPT registered?

HK57 XPT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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