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EA08 BYR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,313 mi
Last recorded58,313 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 BYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,313 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2019 58,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 57,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn from the inside edge also has cracks on the outside wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn from the inside edge also has cracks on the outside wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn from the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,560 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,030 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 47,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,675 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges tracking advised

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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EA08 BYR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA08 BYR, 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 EA08 BYR registered?

EA08 BYR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is EA08 BYR safe to buy?

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