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MJ58 XZL

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

32,587 mi
Last recorded32,587 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 XZL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 32,587 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 32,581 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,338 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,388 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2015 25,881 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,881 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 25,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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MJ58 XZL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MJ58 XZL, 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 MJ58 XZL registered?

MJ58 XZL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ58 XZL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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