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GF58 YBL

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 YBL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 63,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 63,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 57,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 50,731 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,676 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 47,156 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,249 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 46,249 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,907 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,728 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2015 40,728 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 24,603 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Cuts in tread offside front tyre and tyre perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,198 miles

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

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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GF58 YBL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF58 YBL, 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 GF58 YBL registered?

GF58 YBL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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