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HK57 ZPL

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,454 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,921 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,979 miles

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

Headlamp washers not working

Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,721 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 40,721 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 ZPL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

HK57 ZPL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is HK57 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 ZPL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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