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ST57 WTN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,432 mi
Last recorded59,432 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 WTN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,260 miles

Both front tyres are low on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2014 45,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres are low on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,051 miles

Airbag warning light on

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,880 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 24,880 miles

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

Air bag light on

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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ST57 WTN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST57 WTN, 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 ST57 WTN registered?

ST57 WTN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ST57 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 WTN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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