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EK58 VYS

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 VYS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 65,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,342 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,673 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,755 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,286 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 13 Sep 2013 25,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 25,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 17,534 miles

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

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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EK58 VYS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK58 VYS, 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 EK58 VYS registered?

EK58 VYS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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