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SV57 KOD

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,671 mi
Last recorded62,671 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 KOD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,671 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,446 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

car has been heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,112 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All @ ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,785 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,315 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,713 miles

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

Oil leak N/S Diff Seal

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,874 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,242 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 45,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,487 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 40,487 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,688 miles

Exhaust some corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,582 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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SV57 KOD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV57 KOD, 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 SV57 KOD registered?

SV57 KOD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is SV57 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV57 KOD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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