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LB57 YPL

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,411 mi
Last recorded64,411 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YPL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 64,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 61,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,252 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 33,595 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s engine mounting collapsing

o/s/f tyre has age related perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,595 miles

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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LB57 YPL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB57 YPL, 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 LB57 YPL registered?

LB57 YPL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LB57 YPL safe to buy?

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