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EU08 GYT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,694 mi
Last recorded36,694 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GYT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,694 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,680 miles

Front tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2018 36,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GYT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU08 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

EU08 GYT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is EU08 GYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 GYT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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