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FG08 WVC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,167 mi
Last recorded113,167 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WVC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 113,167 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,297 miles

Exhaust has slight leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front General corrosion on all steel suspension parts

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear General corrosion on all steel suspension parts

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 110,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has slight leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front General corrosion on all steel suspension parts

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted under neath vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear General corrosion on all steel suspension parts

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,156 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,669 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,330 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,987 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner edge

nearside rear brake disa corroded on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,896 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FG08 WVC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG08 WVC, 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 FG08 WVC registered?

FG08 WVC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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