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LT08 BZY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,103 mi
Last recorded39,103 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BZY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 39,103 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested unable to rev vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 37,463 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,405 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 33,884 miles

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

Nearside n/s blade spilt not in driver view

Pass 9 Nov 2016 29,453 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear shockers leaking slightly

both screen blades split but clearing screen

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear link arm gaiter slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,091 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 22,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 18,359 miles

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

screen blades smear slightly

shard of metal in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 19 Nov 2013 18,359 miles

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

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

screen blades smear slightly

shard of metal in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,832 miles

Nail in offside rear 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,590 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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LT08 BZY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 LT08 BZY, 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 LT08 BZY registered?

LT08 BZY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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