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WM57 AUP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,514 mi
Last recorded31,514 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 AUP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 31,514 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall

Fail 22 Nov 2018 31,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall

Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,421 miles

Damage to nearside rear door & outer sill

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 28,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,860 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 25,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 15,716 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,716 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WM57 AUP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM57 AUP, 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 WM57 AUP registered?

WM57 AUP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is WM57 AUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 AUP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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