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EU08 GTZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,690 mi
Last recorded53,690 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GTZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,690 miles

front brake pad wear

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

Fail 6 Sep 2012 53,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pad wear

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,244 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,244 miles

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

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

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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EU08 GTZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EU08 GTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU08 GTZ registered?

EU08 GTZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EU08 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 GTZ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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