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LR08 KKN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,891 mi
Last recorded99,891 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KKN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 99,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,597 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,603 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 65,231 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,483 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,540 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 38,511 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2013 26,670 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres have age related deterioration

Pass 31 Aug 2013 26,670 miles

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

both front tyres have age related deterioration

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,181 miles

low water level light on

lower covers

both front tyres wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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LR08 KKN 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 69.2%.

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 LR08 KKN, 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 LR08 KKN registered?

LR08 KKN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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