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L17 UWU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,280 mi
Last recorded117,280 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 UWU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,280 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 117,192 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Number plate is a sticker

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,692 miles

all underside of vehicle has corrosion none excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,978 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil leak

rusty rear subframe

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,488 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

various rusty chassis components

Fail 14 Mar 2019 84,486 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

various rusty chassis components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 77,109 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 77,109 miles

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

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,991 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,383 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,383 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

2 rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,399 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,070 miles

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

front and rear inner brake discs corroded

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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L17 UWU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L17 UWU, 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 L17 UWU registered?

L17 UWU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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