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NH57 YLV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,280 mi
Last recorded54,280 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 YLV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,280 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Corrosion to sump

Fail 7 Mar 2018 54,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken away (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Corrosion to sump

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

baffles loose in mid section exhaust

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jan 2016 34,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

baffles loose in mid section exhaust

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,772 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,853 miles

front brake discs pitted on inside face

wiper blades starting to split and smearing screen

Fail 12 Jan 2011 5,650 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 5,650 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
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NH57 YLV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NH57 YLV, 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 NH57 YLV registered?

NH57 YLV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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