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LB57 YRK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,614 mi
Last recorded59,614 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YRK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 59,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 55,915 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 52,961 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 49,693 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,905 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 43,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,760 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 39,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 36,398 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 32,676 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 27,384 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,610 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 22,313 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,330 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 18,330 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 16,637 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low

slight damage to lower lip of nearside rear outer sill (jack damage?)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,095 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 YRK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

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

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