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VF57 LVS

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,621 mi
Last recorded77,621 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 LVS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 77,621 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,206 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 74,530 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,216 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 73,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,585 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 61,532 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

None standard exhaust fitted noise near limit

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,813 miles

non standard exhaust fitted and noise near mot limit

Fail 29 Dec 2016 58,813 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking sealing washers leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

non standard exhaust fitted and noise near mot limit

Pass 8 Jan 2016 52,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 52,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,786 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 43,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,883 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,675 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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VF57 LVS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VF57 LVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF57 LVS?

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What year was VF57 LVS registered?

VF57 LVS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is VF57 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 LVS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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