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PL57 CAE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,433 mi
Last recorded40,433 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 CAE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,433 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 40,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front splits inner tyre wall

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working boot lid lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Knocking from nearside front

Steering stiff when turned to right

Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,381 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,711 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 31,710 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,922 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,070 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,236 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 14,236 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 9,972 miles

All tyres cracking a little

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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PL57 CAE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PL57 CAE, 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 PL57 CAE registered?

PL57 CAE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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