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AT57 TDX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,214 mi
Last recorded60,214 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 TDX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,214 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 60,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,614 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,968 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp in op

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 58,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front fog lamp in op

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 54,728 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,433 miles

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)

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 53,433 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Oil leak Rear of engine ()

Pass 15 May 2017 52,397 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 49,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,660 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Feb 2014 42,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,403 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,164 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,698 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
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AT57 TDX 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 68.4%.

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 AT57 TDX, 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 AT57 TDX registered?

AT57 TDX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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