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AV57 YZH

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YZH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,114 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion: Rear Sub frame, Rear Suspension arms.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 83,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 61,886 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,096 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,852 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 17,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AV57 YZH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV57 YZH, 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 AV57 YZH registered?

AV57 YZH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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