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LM57 UUY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,505 mi
Last recorded51,505 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 UUY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 51,505 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 46,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 44,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,475 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,313 miles

coolant tank light illuminated on dash

Fail 17 Aug 2018 31,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant tank light illuminated on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,407 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjusment

Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,740 miles

Nearside Front tyres cracking in tread 2007 dated tyre

Offside Front tyres cracking in tread 2007 dated tyre

front number plate coming away at ends (not insecure)

items removed prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,837 miles

Cracks on both front tyre treads

Fail 29 Jul 2015 25,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Cracks on both front tyre treads

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 23,276 miles

Cracks in Nearside Front Tyre Tread

Cracks in Offside Front Tyre Tread

Fail 5 Aug 2014 23,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cracks in Nearside Front Tyre Tread

Cracks in Offside Front Tyre Tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,850 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 21,317 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 20,136 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 UUY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 LM57 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM57 UUY registered?

LM57 UUY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is LM57 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 UUY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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