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VA57 ZZR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,377 mi
Last recorded86,377 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 ZZR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 86,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded but not weakened

Rear Subframe corroded but not weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 85,649 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 83,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 83,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,031 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2021 78,177 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 73,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,125 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,676 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 51,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,052 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,325 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 23,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,516 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,280 miles

tread low on rear tyres

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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VA57 ZZR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA57 ZZR, 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 VA57 ZZR registered?

VA57 ZZR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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