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H20 RPG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,397 mi
Last recorded55,397 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 RPG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sump corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2022 55,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sump corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 55,278 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Fail 24 Nov 2021 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central stop light not working

Pass 14 May 2019 52,352 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 52,352 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,281 miles

centre brake light inop

front pads wearing thin

slight lip on front discs

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,694 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2017 35,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres perished

osr anti roll bar link perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,678 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 7,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 2,969 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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H20 RPG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H20 RPG, 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 H20 RPG registered?

H20 RPG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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