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LN08 YBK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YBK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 91,787 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 86,074 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 86,074 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

registration plate missing front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 51,944 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 426,889 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 426,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,099 miles

under shield fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,883 miles

front inner brake pads appear over half worn

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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LN08 YBK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LN08 YBK, 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 LN08 YBK registered?

LN08 YBK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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