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OW57 UVK

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,688 mi
Last recorded56,688 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 UVK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 52,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 44,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,485 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 35,485 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Ball joint detached. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 32,755 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 32,755 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 28,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 25,495 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 25,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 22,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2014 16,617 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)

both front tyres cracking in centre of treads 225/45/18 91w

Fail 18 Jan 2014 16,617 miles

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

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)

both front tyres cracking in centre of treads 225/45/18 91w

Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,114 miles

Tread area cracked on nearside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tread area cracked on nearside rear tyre

Tread area cracked on offside front tyre

Tread area cracked on offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,333 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 10,331 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OW57 UVK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW57 UVK, 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 OW57 UVK registered?

OW57 UVK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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