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DG11 VRV

2011 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,682 mi
Last recorded64,682 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda RX-842,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 VRV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,535 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 62,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,039 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,771 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill trim loose

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,250 miles

blow on exhaust

brake pipes started to rust

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,413 miles

chip to windscreen

engine sump rusty and leaking

rear brake pipes started to rust

Pass 23 Mar 2020 45,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,596 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,723 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DG11 VRV is a 2011 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,024 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 DG11 VRV, 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 15 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG11 VRV registered?

DG11 VRV is a 2011 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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