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WJ57 NWH

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,035 mi
Last recorded80,035 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 NWH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,035 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 66,147 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner face

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NSF Side repeater lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,820 miles

os door mirror damaged

os wing damaged

Pass 4 May 2017 56,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,132 miles

all tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,481 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,758 miles

slight rear brake judder

Fail 24 Feb 2012 31,758 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight rear brake judder

Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,478 miles

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

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

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

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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WJ57 NWH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ57 NWH, 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 WJ57 NWH registered?

WJ57 NWH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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