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GY58 FFG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

43,616 mi
Last recorded43,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 FFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 36,550 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 36,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,049 miles

Center exhaust shield broken and loose

Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp assembly has some condensation in it

Fail 25 Sep 2018 29,000 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp assembly has some condensation in it

Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,206 miles

Nearside Rear lug broken away from back of anti roll bar drop link cup

Fail 26 Sep 2017 26,206 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear lug broken away from back of anti roll bar drop link cup

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,439 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyre's nail in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,562 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 18,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,120 miles

both headlight aims on upper limits

Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,494 miles

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

nearside+offside front+rear tyre's slight cracks

Fail 29 Sep 2011 9,492 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside+offside front+rear tyre's slight cracks

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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GY58 FFG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY58 FFG, 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 GY58 FFG registered?

GY58 FFG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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