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LM57 UUZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,279 mi
Last recorded54,279 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,279 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 54,279 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,728 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,238 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,238 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,942 miles

slight condensation in nearside rear light unit

Fail 22 Dec 2011 28,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight condensation in nearside rear light unit

Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,762 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)

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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LM57 UUZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

LM57 UUZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is LM57 UUZ safe to buy?

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