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LM57 YDN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 107,791 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 107,791 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 99,922 miles

Rear silencer box splitting

Fail 16 Oct 2023 99,922 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear silencer box splitting

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,414 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,445 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 83,445 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,623 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 71,623 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,471 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,610 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 59,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 52,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,236 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,846 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,846 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,383 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 30,383 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,652 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 21,640 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,083 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 9,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 YDN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

LM57 YDN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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