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LM08 BGZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,588 mi
Last recorded52,588 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 BGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,121 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 48,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,329 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,118 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2012 26,118 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 20,527 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
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LM08 BGZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LM08 BGZ, 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 LM08 BGZ registered?

LM08 BGZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LM08 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 BGZ shows 8 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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