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LC57 LZO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,190 mi
Last recorded84,190 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 LZO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 84,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 84,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,924 miles

Central sheild around cat rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 69,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,091 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 55,091 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 51,216 miles

under cover sills fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 47,569 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2017 44,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 44,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,017 miles

E OIL LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,079 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 25,413 miles

o/s/f tyre weareing around edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,702 miles

n/s/f brake disc in poor condition

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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LC57 LZO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC57 LZO, 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 LC57 LZO registered?

LC57 LZO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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