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MW57 WKO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,628 mi
Last recorded79,628 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 WKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,628 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 71,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 63,883 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,748 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 61,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,795 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Jul 2018 58,795 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,923 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 53,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,799 miles

Baby seat fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 49,799 miles

Baby seat fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,542 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,429 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 225/45zr18

Fail 11 Jan 2014 38,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

eml on

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 225/45zr18

rear discs heavily corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,513 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 25,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,997 miles

front brake discs worn (inner face)

rear tyres 2/3mm

Fail 7 Feb 2011 17,997 miles

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

front brake discs worn (inner face)

rear tyres 2/3mm

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 WKO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MW57 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

MW57 WKO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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