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MF08 YAO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,243 mi
Last recorded24,243 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 YAO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing water

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 22,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 20,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 17,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 16,314 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,929 miles

Coolant leak

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 26 Feb 2015 13,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

neraside front wipoer blade split at ends

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 11 Mar 2013 10,613 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

neraside front wipoer blade split at ends

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,082 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,060 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 6,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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
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MF08 YAO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MF08 YAO, 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 MF08 YAO registered?

MF08 YAO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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