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LM08 PVK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,980 mi
Last recorded77,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 PVK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,980 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 77,526 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 67,488 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 56,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust joint corroded and clamp missing but still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,324 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust clamp broken

exhaust shield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2018 53,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside rear vehicle body damaged

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2017 50,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,958 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cat rusty

front wiper poor n /s

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 48,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NSR shock has fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak OSR shock has fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appearing to be low on all four corners (3.5.1g)

Offside Front top arm ball joint rubber perishing

exhaust centre section corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,155 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre down to 3mm on inner edge

strong advisory on oil leak spillage close to nearside front caliper and pads (contamination)?

Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre down to 3mm on inner edge

strong advisory on oil leak spillage close to nearside front caliper and pads (contamination)?

Pass 9 May 2013 34,820 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 28,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 May 2011 18,059 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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LM08 PVK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM08 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

LM08 PVK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LM08 PVK safe to buy?

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