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DU58 XYM

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,984 mi
Last recorded55,984 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 XYM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 55,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 49,772 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 49,772 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 49,593 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning steering very tight on right hand lock (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear of body @boot very rusty

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,469 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,467 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs worn and corroded

Nearside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,364 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 41,364 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,239 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)

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

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

engine covers fitted

front wiper rubbers split n/s and o/s

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,220 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 25,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,345 miles

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,907 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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DU58 XYM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU58 XYM, 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 DU58 XYM registered?

DU58 XYM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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