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DY08 KNP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,957 mi
Last recorded74,957 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 KNP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jan 2024 74,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2021 73,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,627 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,943 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded ok on brake tester

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,659 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,246 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 45,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion on rear discs.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,481 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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DY08 KNP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY08 KNP, 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 DY08 KNP registered?

DY08 KNP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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