MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake binding and noisy
not checked offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted and buckle not fastened
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake binding and noisy
not checked offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted and buckle not fastened
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear light lense broken
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake discs poor condition
offside rear light lense broken
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
heatshield round catalytic converter corroded away
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW57 EFR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SW57 EFR, 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 SW57 EFR registered?
SW57 EFR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is SW57 EFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW57 EFR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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