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KR57 KRU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 KRU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,204 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 76,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,783 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 73,767 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,644 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,232 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,362 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Rear silencer clamp fractured but system still secure.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,674 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 54,674 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs are scored

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,108 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,760 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,499 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 22,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,915 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)

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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KR57 KRU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KR57 KRU, 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 KR57 KRU registered?

KR57 KRU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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