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SO57 DXK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,941 mi
Last recorded40,941 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 DXK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 40,941 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,147 miles

o/s and front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 7 Feb 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s and front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,289 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 24,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 24,824 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,476 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 19,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SO57 DXK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO57 DXK, 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 SO57 DXK registered?

SO57 DXK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SO57 DXK safe to buy?

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