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BJ08 FKY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,125 mi
Last recorded77,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FKY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPESION HAS RUST

Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION HAS A RUST

Pass 26 Apr 2021 74,940 miles

Whole under car has surface rust

suspension component has surface

Fail 9 Nov 2020 74,128 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested co and pp hc (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,170 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 68,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,307 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged

oil light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,519 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,858 miles

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

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

n/s/rf tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer tyre wall

Fail 28 Apr 2014 38,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer tyre wall

Pass 1 May 2013 32,056 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 32,056 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 26,879 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 20,539 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2011 20,537 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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
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BJ08 FKY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ08 FKY, 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 BJ08 FKY registered?

BJ08 FKY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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