MOT Status
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle Covered in underseal (Multiple areas)
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle Covered in underseal (Multiple areas)
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired diff mounting snapped, insecure. (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
underside heavily coated in grease, wax and underseal.
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears last 2 inch both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust paste used benefit given (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears last 2 inch both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust clip rusty
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rusty rear exhaust clamp
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
both front tyres perished in tread pattern
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
both front tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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FP08 ZKW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FP08 ZKW, 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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FP08 ZKW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 May 2008.
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