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DN08 WVW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,839 mi
Last recorded44,839 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 44,839 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,356 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 43,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 40,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,140 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,461 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,971 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,531 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 23,530 miles

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,678 miles

front and rear tyres nearly worn close to legal limit

front both anti roll bar links deterioated

Pass 14 May 2013 7,952 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 6,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 5,846 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 5,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DN08 WVW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN08 WVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 WVW registered?

DN08 WVW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for DN08 WVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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