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FN58 ETT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,939 mi
Last recorded73,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 ETT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 73,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower Bolt Missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 68,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inside marked brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,941 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 58,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing and loose (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,269 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 55,259 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 50,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 37,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 32,375 miles

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

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

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

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
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FN58 ETT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 FN58 ETT, 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 FN58 ETT registered?

FN58 ETT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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