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FG08 WVD

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,920 mi
Last recorded50,920 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WVD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 50,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,625 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 31,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 24,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 25 Apr 2012 24,518 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres starting to perish

rear brakes binding sightly

Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,046 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 WVD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 WVD registered?

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

Is FG08 WVD safe to buy?

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