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NY57 GVP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,557 mi
Last recorded52,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 GVP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 52,557 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 51,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,218 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2020 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heat shields all corroded

Fail 1 May 2020 39,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shields all corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,080 miles

engin cover + under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,978 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,969 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,326 miles

Front pads appear low

rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,553 miles

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)

sump corodeing

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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NY57 GVP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NY57 GVP, 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 NY57 GVP registered?

NY57 GVP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is NY57 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY57 GVP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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