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SE57 KGU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,162 mi
Last recorded48,162 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 KGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 May 2016 48,162 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,727 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,274 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,748 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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SE57 KGU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SE57 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

SE57 KGU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is SE57 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 KGU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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