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L700 LMJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

non-genuine catalyst fitted no heat shields on catalyst

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp condensation

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 40,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,233 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 15 Mar 2018 39,230 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2017 37,463 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,523 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

engine warning light is on at this time

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,946 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,082 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 29,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,865 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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L700 LMJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L700 LMJ, 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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L700 LMJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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