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R8 XLK

2011 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,158 mi
Last recorded56,158 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda RX-842,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2024 56,158 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 53,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,982 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,944 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 37,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,735 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,422 miles

osf tyre wearing close outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R8 XLK is a 2011 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R8 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 XLK registered?

R8 XLK is a 2011 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2011.

Is R8 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XLK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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