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HY58 UFR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 UFR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 96,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,190 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,982 miles

Exhaust catalyst convertor rattling

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,982 miles

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

Exhaust catalyst convertor rattling

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 84,582 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 84,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,122 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,824 miles

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

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

both engine mounts soft but not collapsed

cat internals broken

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,049 miles

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

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

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,343 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs front pads worn 75%

Fail 20 Aug 2013 38,343 miles

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

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)

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs front pads worn 75%

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,245 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

offside engine mount worn

some internals of catalyic convertor broken up inside exhaust system

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,562 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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HY58 UFR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 HY58 UFR, 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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HY58 UFR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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