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DG08 NKU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres slightly perished / cracked

corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,151 miles

Front Lower oil leak/gearbox pan

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower all underbody components corroding

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear light lense/water ingress/condensation

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides/tyres 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding/lack of use (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,151 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES/split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken joint (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower oil leak/gearbox pan

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower all underbody components corroding

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear light lense/water ingress/condensation

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides/tyres 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding/lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,988 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front oil leak/corroded sump

Lower all under body components corroding

Lower both sides/plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides/inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal osr (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp corroded/broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front oil leak/corroded sump

Lower all under body components corroding

Lower both sides/plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides/inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,224 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped - corroded and pitted at the edges inner side

N/S/R Brake disk corroded and pitted on outer surface

Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,224 miles

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

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped - corroded and pitted at the edges inner side

N/S/R Brake disk corroded and pitted on outer surface

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,184 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
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DG08 NKU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG08 NKU, 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 DG08 NKU registered?

DG08 NKU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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