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AX57 FAM

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,605 mi
Last recorded20,605 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 FAM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 20,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 20,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 20,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 19,949 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 18,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 18,483 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 18,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 18,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,676 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,177 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 17,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 16,934 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,720 miles

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

n/s/r and both front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,028 miles

Both nearside tyres cracking

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 11,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,084 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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AX57 FAM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX57 FAM, 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

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What year was AX57 FAM registered?

AX57 FAM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is AX57 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 FAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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