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GF08 EEW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,432 mi
Last recorded54,432 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EEW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,432 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,374 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 43,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,607 miles

Front discs corroded on inside hard to see pads they look low

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

Rear discs badly corroded on inside and rear pads wearing low

Fail 7 Mar 2014 36,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front discs corroded on inside hard to see pads they look low

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

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

Rear discs badly corroded on inside and rear pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,490 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,385 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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GF08 EEW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF08 EEW, 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 GF08 EEW registered?

GF08 EEW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 EEW safe to buy?

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