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FG58 KYX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,098 mi
Last recorded94,098 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,539 miles

rear discs corroded

rear box clamp corroded away ( join still secure)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.15mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear inner brake pad appears low, advise remove wheels to measure pad

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,167 miles

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

advise tracking

rear box clamp deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 71,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.35mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm plus bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.95mm (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking

rear box clamp deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,951 miles

front brake pads aprox 80% worn

Fail 13 Jun 2015 60,951 miles

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

front brake pads aprox 80% worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,212 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall deep enough to reach the cords but not long enough to meet the failure criteria

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,959 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,959 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)

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

advise checking front discs for min thickness

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,582 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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FG58 KYX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG58 KYX, 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 KYX registered?

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

Is FG58 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 KYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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