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LM57 NWV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 NWV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,044 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 49,843 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine revs wont come down and out put from exhaust harms health (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres badly cracked x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,590 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underbody rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 40,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underbody rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 30,351 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 30,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only one jet working out of 4 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 18,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 16,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,212 miles

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)

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

near side front tyre excessively perished

off side frot tyre excessivrely perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,170 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,428 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
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LM57 NWV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM57 NWV, 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 LM57 NWV registered?

LM57 NWV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is LM57 NWV safe to buy?

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