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GP08 CWE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 CWE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 47,540 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 47,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,667 miles

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

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

damage to offside front wing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly perishing + slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 38,611 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm + perishing (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly perishing + slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,505 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,484 miles

drivers seat belt slight fray.

front brake pads getting low.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,860 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside-offside front tyre's slight crack's

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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GP08 CWE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP08 CWE, 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 GP08 CWE registered?

GP08 CWE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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