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L12 CGC

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

34,294 mi
Last recorded34,294 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 CGC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 34,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frame components leaking

Fail 29 May 2018 34,294 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear sub frame components leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf wiper blade torn but not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,058 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 33,056 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,313 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,311 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,124 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,504 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,573 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,090 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 17,090 miles

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

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)

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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L12 CGC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L12 CGC, 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 L12 CGC registered?

L12 CGC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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