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KS57 OZR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,554 mi
Last recorded42,554 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 OZR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,554 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 38,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x18 W (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,754 miles

both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 33,460 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

screw in offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,660 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 23,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 OZR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OZR, 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 OZR registered?

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

Is KS57 OZR safe to buy?

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