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LY57 MZW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,871 mi
Last recorded47,871 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MZW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,871 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and worn on edges 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 45,956 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 45,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 43,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,695 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 39,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 34,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 27,396 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres badly cracked on tread

offside rear tyre badly cracked on tread

Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,096 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres badly cracked on tread

offside rear tyre badly cracked on tread

Pass 10 May 2012 16,735 miles

Advise tyre treds slightly perished

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

Pass 10 May 2011 13,686 miles

Advise damage to front bumper and undertray

Advise tyre treds slightly perished

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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LY57 MZW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY57 MZW, 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 LY57 MZW registered?

LY57 MZW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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