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LM58 VMY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,352 mi
Last recorded38,352 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 VMY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,584 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 33,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.00 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 25,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing JUST STARTING TO CRACK ON OUTER TREAD PATTERN AND ALSO STARTING TO WEAR LOW. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 21,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,116 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 19,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear anti roll bar link arm partly fractured

Pass 28 Oct 2011 9,475 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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LM58 VMY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM58 VMY, 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 LM58 VMY registered?

LM58 VMY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is LM58 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 VMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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