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KS57 HVD

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,430 mi
Last recorded78,430 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 HVD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,430 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 78,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing not fitted to front of vehicle (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

oil warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2015 60,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 42,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,354 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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KS57 HVD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KS57 HVD, 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 KS57 HVD registered?

KS57 HVD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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