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SE57 HVV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,656 mi
Last recorded54,656 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 54,656 miles

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

corrosion forming on o/s/r outer sill panel

Fail 1 Dec 2020 54,656 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on o/s/r outer sill panel

Pass 7 May 2019 48,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 46,905 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit has half the clamp still fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted lip damaged badly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lens full of water

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,813 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 38,613 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 38,613 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,877 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread starting to crack

O/S/F Tyre tread starting to crack

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,185 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,601 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,257 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 18,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,751 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 15,750 miles

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

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

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

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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SE57 HVV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SE57 HVV, 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 SE57 HVV registered?

SE57 HVV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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