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FY58 YWA

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,815 mi
Last recorded63,815 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 YWA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,320 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,425 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,425 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,524 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,590 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
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FY58 YWA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FY58 YWA, 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 FY58 YWA registered?

FY58 YWA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is FY58 YWA safe to buy?

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