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SX57 BDE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX57 BDE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,195 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim edge of alloy wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 86,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both far too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level bar broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,734 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 84,734 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken in 2 places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,106 miles

Front Oil leak lower engine sump area ()

Offside Rear hand brake a lot weaker than nearside

Rear both side metal brake pipes are very slightly pitted with corrosion

Rear hand brake just passes min limits

Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak lower engine sump area ()

Offside Rear hand brake a lot weaker than nearside

Rear both side metal brake pipes are very slightly pitted with corrosion

Rear hand brake just passes min limits

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,530 miles

Oil leak from sump area.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,490 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,489 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,095 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

steering coupling in poor condition [badly corroded]

Fail 11 Nov 2011 37,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

steering coupling in poor condition [badly corroded]

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,682 miles

o/s/f carpet insecure at drivers feet

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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SX57 BDE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SX57 BDE, 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 SX57 BDE registered?

SX57 BDE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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