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FY08 BJV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,170 mi
Last recorded78,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BJV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 78,170 miles

slight surface corrosion underneath vehicle, full under-seal advised

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,415 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 71,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads appear low

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyres low tread

front wiper blades poor

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 39,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

haedlamp washers inop

Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,169 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,788 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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FY08 BJV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY08 BJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 BJV registered?

FY08 BJV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 BJV safe to buy?

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