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OE57 URR

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,467 mi
Last recorded62,467 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 URR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,467 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,467 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES PERISHING

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi end 2cm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread covered in something (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 60,219 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect in window bottom not visible (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi end 2cm (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread covered in something (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,781 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 57,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel high

rusty sump slight leak

Fail 9 Nov 2020 55,587 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,046 miles

both front tyres bald inner edges advise to replace

exhaust blowing middle section

rear tyres cracking at treads

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2016 41,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,951 miles

exhaust clamp at rear deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2015 36,951 miles

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

exhaust clamp at rear deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 25,831 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 25,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 20,533 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 20,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,276 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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OE57 URR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE57 URR, 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 OE57 URR registered?

OE57 URR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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