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CA57 YTH

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 YTH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 89,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,787 miles

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

exhaust rattle

Fail 20 Feb 2016 86,787 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,421 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 60,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,836 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 50,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,631 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Feb 2011 39,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine light on

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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CA57 YTH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA57 YTH, 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 CA57 YTH registered?

CA57 YTH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CA57 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 YTH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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