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RY57 XTG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,706 mi
Last recorded100,706 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 XTG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,706 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split at tip

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 100,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade split at tip

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,059 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,979 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing slightly on inner tread/slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,683 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 25,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,316 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,830 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RY57 XTG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY57 XTG, 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 RY57 XTG registered?

RY57 XTG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is RY57 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 XTG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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