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HG08 YSD

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,851 mi
Last recorded44,851 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YSD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,851 miles

Nearside Front slight twisting to flexi brake hose on lock to lock check

Offside Front flexi brake hose pooy mounted close to road wheel on lock to lock check

Rear exhaust leak

Fail 1 Nov 2018 44,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight twisting to flexi brake hose on lock to lock check

Offside Front flexi brake hose pooy mounted close to road wheel on lock to lock check

Rear exhaust leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,939 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,964 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 36,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,874 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,160 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,605 miles

all rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside front tyre badly perished, but no cords visible at time of test

nearside front tyre, outside sidewall cut/damaged

offside front tyre badly perished, but no cords visisble at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2012 15,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all rear anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

nearside front tyre badly perished, but no cords visible at time of test

nearside front tyre, outside sidewall cut/damaged

offside front tyre badly perished, but no cords visisble at time of test

Pass 23 May 2012 14,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,427 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 12,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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HG08 YSD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG08 YSD, 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 HG08 YSD registered?

HG08 YSD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is HG08 YSD safe to buy?

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