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SO57 DXL

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,244 mi
Last recorded90,244 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,047 miles

Both rear brake dsics are slightly corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension components have corrosion

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,903 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear (3.5.1g)

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Rear exhaust clamp is broken but the exhaust is not leaking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,038 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,870 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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SO57 DXL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SO57 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

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

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