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NH57 ZXJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,635 mi
Last recorded87,635 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 ZXJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 87,635 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 87,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 86,606 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 86,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 85,069 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 85,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 84,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,396 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,510 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 80,427 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorber boot covers split

Fail 17 Feb 2020 80,427 miles

offside and nearside front shock absorber boot covers split

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,604 miles

Rear exhaust clamp rotten

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,027 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 75,027 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 71,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,606 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 64,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 64,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,913 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,124 miles

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

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

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 ZXJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

NH57 ZXJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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