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KA55 HWA

2010 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,202 mi
Last recorded61,202 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA55 HWA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 61,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 61,190 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,905 miles

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

Underside of car covered in underseal

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,939 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 51,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 47,749 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,544 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp at rear some corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,908 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,327 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,773 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,419 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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KA55 HWA is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 KA55 HWA, 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 16 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KA55 HWA registered?

KA55 HWA is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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