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FY08 XXL

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,189 mi
Last recorded105,189 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XXL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 105,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,388 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,612 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 74,612 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,135 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 47,047 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 47,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,839 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 31,968 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 31,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,403 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 XXL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 FY08 XXL, 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 FY08 XXL registered?

FY08 XXL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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