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LL57 GDZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,048 mi
Last recorded79,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 GDZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 79,048 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,269 miles

Offside Front wheel slight binding

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2018 65,749 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,057 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 64,057 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,972 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 57,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 50,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,649 miles

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

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 2 Aug 2012 28,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,295 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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LL57 GDZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LL57 GDZ, 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 LL57 GDZ registered?

LL57 GDZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is LL57 GDZ safe to buy?

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