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BP57 XCS

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,396 mi
Last recorded51,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,396 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,446 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

off side front tyre worn low and cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,446 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

off side front tyre worn low and cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant light on

front pads starting to get low

ns wiper blade slightly smearing

nsf tyre starting to crack and low inner edge slightly damaged outer wall

oil level high

os wiper blade split

osf tyre starting to crack and low on inner edge

slight damage osr tyre outer wall

Fail 18 Jul 2013 33,435 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant light on

front pads starting to get low

ns wiper blade slightly smearing

nsf tyre starting to crack and low inner edge slightly damaged outer wall

oil level high

os wiper blade split

osf tyre starting to crack and low on inner edge

slight damage osr tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,896 miles

Childseat fitted in nearside rear seatbelt at time of test.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 16,515 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,515 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)

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 XCS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XCS, 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 BP57 XCS registered?

BP57 XCS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BP57 XCS safe to buy?

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