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PL57 LSK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 LSK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 82,183 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 82,182 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 82,175 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,281 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 74,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 10 Jun 2017 72,044 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,797 miles

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 LSK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

PL57 LSK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is PL57 LSK safe to buy?

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