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LB08 VBN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,364 mi
Last recorded20,364 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 VBN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 20,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,698 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 18,698 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 14,380 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)

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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LB08 VBN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB08 VBN, 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 LB08 VBN registered?

LB08 VBN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LB08 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 VBN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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