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FD08 HYX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,697 mi
Last recorded69,697 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,291 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,691 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,485 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,498 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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FD08 HYX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD08 HYX, 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 FD08 HYX registered?

FD08 HYX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is FD08 HYX safe to buy?

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