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GY58 UWJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,912 mi
Last recorded84,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 84,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 84,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip missing above hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip missing above hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,079 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 76,806 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 71,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,389 miles

Rear Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 30 Dec 2016 51,886 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 51,885 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 29,674 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 22,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,087 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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GY58 UWJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY58 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

GY58 UWJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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