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FG58 CWC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 CWC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,446 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 79,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 75,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 75,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

earth strap to exhaust back box broken

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust pipe to back box clamp corroded/broken and loose

front number plate stuck to corner of n/s/f bumper,coming away/loose at end

n/s mirror body loose

n/s/r shocker damp/misting

rear tyres wearing slightly low

small chip in front screen

very slight misting around 1 brake pipe nut to top of ABS hydraulic modulator

wire to brake fluid level sensor split/corroded, gone green

Fail 4 Jul 2019 70,321 miles

n/s mirror body loose

n/s/r shocker damp/misting

rear tyres wearing slightly low

small chip in front screen

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

earth strap to exhaust back box broken

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust pipe to back box clamp corroded/broken and loose

front number plate stuck to corner of n/s/f bumper,coming away/loose at end

very slight misting around 1 brake pipe nut to top of ABS hydraulic modulator

wire to brake fluid level sensor split/corroded, gone green

Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,151 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,763 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,963 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp rusted through

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,967 miles

Front brake pads low to inner pads.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,909 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 15,909 miles

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

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

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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FG58 CWC 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 68.8%.

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 FG58 CWC, 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 FG58 CWC registered?

FG58 CWC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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