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FL58 YBO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,201 miles

Central shield poor condition

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 105,192 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective over catalytic converter (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Over catalytic converter (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust: shield center poor condition

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,422 miles

Offside Rear drop link has slight play

both front upper wish bone bushes perished

engine damp with oil

rear subframe crodded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,151 miles

Central Lower Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 90,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 86,302 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 76,012 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,269 miles

n/s rear tyre worn badly on inner edge but within legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,782 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,740 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 YBO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBO, 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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FL58 YBO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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