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F30 PAD

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,792 mi
Last recorded53,792 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 PAD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,772 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 49,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,248 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 37,247 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,998 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,199 miles

Catalytic convertor rattling, but catilyst meets requirements

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre perished around inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,068 miles

exhaust system rattling inside

Fail 29 Jan 2014 32,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust system rattling inside

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 27,382 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 27,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,415 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 24,415 miles

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

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

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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F30 PAD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F30 PAD, 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 F30 PAD registered?

F30 PAD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is F30 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F30 PAD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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