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FY58 XJT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,870 mi
Last recorded77,870 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XJT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,870 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened along a weld (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,876 miles

Power steering malfunctioning easy turning left and stiff turning right (2.3.3a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,265 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,265 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,763 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)

steering lighter to left than right

Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,762 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

steering lighter to left than right

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,957 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,492 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,492 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,306 miles

Band of corrosion on inner surface of both front discs

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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FY58 XJT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY58 XJT, 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 FY58 XJT registered?

FY58 XJT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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