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BL57 YYM

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,405 mi
Last recorded29,405 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YYM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,601 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,863 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 25,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,353 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 24,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,657 miles

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

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

front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,939 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all treads cracking

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 7,517 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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BL57 YYM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL57 YYM, 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 BL57 YYM registered?

BL57 YYM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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