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MW57 WKT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,424 mi
Last recorded63,424 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to nearside rear door/wing

exhaust heat shield deteriorated

rear suspension components surface corrosion

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

damage to nearside rear door/wheel arch

engine cover/undertray fitted

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,404 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,755 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 31,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,889 miles

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2011 16,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,711 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 WKT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT registered?

MW57 WKT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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