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LD08 VCF

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,344 mi
Last recorded68,344 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 VCF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,296 miles

vehicle only just met emission requirements

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all discs corroded

all tyres sidewall damage

eml on

o/s rear inner door handle broken

Fail 8 Feb 2016 60,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded

all tyres sidewall damage

eml on

o/s rear inner door handle broken

o/s rear lamp full of water

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,417 miles

front disc's corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front disc's corroded

rear exhaust corroded and broken

spark plug broken causing missfire

Pass 23 May 2013 41,285 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 41,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2012 34,996 miles

EML Fault light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LD08 VCF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD08 VCF, 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 LD08 VCF registered?

LD08 VCF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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