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LY08 ANV

2008 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX844,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 ANV
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 79,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,414 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 74,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 70,085 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,052 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 36,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,612 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,040 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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LY08 ANV is a 2008 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 44,918 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY08 ANV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda RX8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LY08 ANV registered?

LY08 ANV is a 2008 Mazda RX8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LY08 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 ANV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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