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RF57 AWZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,377 mi
Last recorded67,377 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 AWZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 67,377 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

eml light on

Pass 29 Apr 2020 62,385 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine water leak

underside generally corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2020 62,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine water leak

underside generally corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,829 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,829 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 51,719 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 51,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,747 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 30 Dec 2011 40,059 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,059 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 32,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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RF57 AWZ 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 60%.

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 RF57 AWZ, 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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RF57 AWZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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