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MW57 VWC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,871 mi
Last recorded30,871 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 VWC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 30,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 28,456 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 23,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 19,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 18,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,683 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,517 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2012 11,517 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,129 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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MW57 VWC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MW57 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

MW57 VWC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MW57 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 VWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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