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VA60 UPM

2010 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA60 UPM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,873 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 101,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 99,495 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 73,925 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 73,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,081 miles

subframes, suspension parts corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,624 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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VA60 UPM is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 VA60 UPM, 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 16 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA60 UPM registered?

VA60 UPM is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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