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LG08 ZBJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZBJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,060 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,939 miles

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

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis,Brakes,Suspension,Exhaust components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,508 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 67,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 57,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,585 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,585 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,238 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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LG08 ZBJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG08 ZBJ, 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 LG08 ZBJ registered?

LG08 ZBJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LG08 ZBJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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