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MM57 VNZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,702 mi
Last recorded70,702 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 VNZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,702 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,213 miles

advise child seats fitted in rear

advise n/s rear tyre close to limit

advise o/s front tyre perrished on outer wall

Fail 28 Mar 2015 64,213 miles

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

advise child seats fitted in rear

advise n/s rear tyre close to limit

advise o/s front tyre perrished on outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,004 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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MM57 VNZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MM57 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

MM57 VNZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is MM57 VNZ safe to buy?

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