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EF08 YEC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,369 mi
Last recorded22,369 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YEC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,369 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 22,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 25,055 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 25,055 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,320 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 17,320 miles

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

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)

cut nearside front tyre not showing cord

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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EF08 YEC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF08 YEC, 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 EF08 YEC registered?

EF08 YEC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EF08 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 YEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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