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HX08 GUO

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,002 mi
Last recorded70,002 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GUO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 70,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 58,770 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,193 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,368 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,374 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,800 miles

coolant warning light on dash

Fail 8 Oct 2013 30,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coolant warning light on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,806 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 26,806 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2011 22,335 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,049 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 17,046 miles

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

Front discs corroded

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

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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HX08 GUO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HX08 GUO, 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 HX08 GUO registered?

HX08 GUO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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