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DX55 UGS

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UGS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,865 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 54,865 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,063 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGES

SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED AND LEAKING

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,033 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sump heavily corroded and leaking

front tyres worn to limits on inner edge needs changing asap

underside of vehicle starting to corroded in places

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,773 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 14,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 1,279 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DX55 UGS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX55 UGS, 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 DX55 UGS registered?

DX55 UGS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DX55 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 UGS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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