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BP57 PVZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 PVZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 71,729 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen has few stone chip

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

Fail 23 May 2023 71,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen has few stone chip

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

Fail 11 May 2023 71,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,485 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 51,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant warning lamp on.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 29,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant warning lamp on.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,912 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,503 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)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,182 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 15,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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BP57 PVZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 BP57 PVZ, 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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BP57 PVZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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