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SC57 FHK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,609 mi
Last recorded74,609 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 FHK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,609 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front wipers smeary

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,122 miles

Both front tyre edges worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,112 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,539 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,335 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 45,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SC57 FHK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SC57 FHK, 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 SC57 FHK registered?

SC57 FHK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is SC57 FHK safe to buy?

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