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MM57 NJF

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 NJF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 80,905 miles

Power steering malfunctioning inoperative turning right (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2025 77,274 miles

1. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components 2. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Coolant fan doesn't appear to be working

Fail 21 May 2025 77,274 miles

1. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components 2. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Coolant fan doesn't appear to be working

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 60,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,301 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 47,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 42,716 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,835 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,178 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 17,176 miles

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

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

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

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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MM57 NJF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MM57 NJF, 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 MM57 NJF registered?

MM57 NJF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MM57 NJF safe to buy?

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