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DG08 XFY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,450 mi
Last recorded64,450 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 XFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,841 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges.

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 39,841 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,201 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,795 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 XFY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DG08 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

DG08 XFY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DG08 XFY safe to buy?

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