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SM10 WRR

2010 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,193 mi
Last recorded68,193 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 WRR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 68,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 64,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. * (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight lag on service brake *

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight beams cloudy

engine sweaty

Fail 23 Oct 2024 64,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. * (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight lag on service brake *

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlight beams cloudy

engine sweaty

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,261 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 58,261 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,668 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,719 miles

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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SM10 WRR is a 2010 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 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 SM10 WRR, 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 16 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM10 WRR registered?

SM10 WRR is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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