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FL58 VGR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,657 mi
Last recorded54,657 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VGR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,951 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 48,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 46,216 miles

Front shock absorbers dust covers split.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,179 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,943 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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FL58 VGR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL58 VGR, 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 FL58 VGR registered?

FL58 VGR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is FL58 VGR safe to buy?

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