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MK08 YWD

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,242 mi
Last recorded39,242 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 YWD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2016 39,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 29,596 miles

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

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 2013 25,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,549 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
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MK08 YWD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MK08 YWD, 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 MK08 YWD registered?

MK08 YWD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 YWD safe to buy?

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