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MP03 BSU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,651 mi
Last recorded39,651 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 BSU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 39,651 miles

nsr brake flexy damp, osr slight damage sleeve, rear brakes binding

Fail 25 May 2013 39,563 miles

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 34,642 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,949 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,545 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,523 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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MP03 BSU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MP03 BSU, 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 MP03 BSU registered?

MP03 BSU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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The MOT history for MP03 BSU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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