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BT57 XHF

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,875 mi
Last recorded69,875 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 XHF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,786 miles

rear brake discs worn and narrow banding

Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,785 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear brake discs worn and narrow banding

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,990 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs badly corroded and narrow banding on rear swept faces

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,365 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges and starting to crack

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,486 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 39,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,822 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit.

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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BT57 XHF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT57 XHF, 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 BT57 XHF registered?

BT57 XHF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is BT57 XHF safe to buy?

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