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MW57 VUF

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,613 mi
Last recorded61,613 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 VUF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,613 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 95w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,676 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,440 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 14,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 8,841 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 8,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 7,737 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 7,737 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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MW57 VUF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MW57 VUF, 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 MW57 VUF registered?

MW57 VUF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is MW57 VUF safe to buy?

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