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EU08 GUA

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,497 mi
Last recorded74,497 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GUA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 74,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,156 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 70,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 55,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 33,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,530 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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EU08 GUA 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 72.7%.

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 GUA, 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 EU08 GUA registered?

EU08 GUA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is EU08 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 GUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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