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LM57 UWB

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,547 mi
Last recorded93,547 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,922 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,922 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer u clamp weak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,131 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2013 52,329 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 52,321 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting down

Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,803 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 40,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 10 Feb 2011 26,527 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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LM57 UWB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

LM57 UWB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is LM57 UWB safe to buy?

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