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HJ08 GUX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 GUX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 54,878 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 54,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Apr 2018 39,223 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,396 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o.s.rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 38,396 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n.s.front (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o.s.rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 24,507 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 24,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,609 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges and cracks in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,643 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 17,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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HJ08 GUX 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 HJ08 GUX, 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 HJ08 GUX registered?

HJ08 GUX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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