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MW08 FPO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,108 mi
Last recorded16,108 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 FPO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 16,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 16,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 11,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 7,250 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 2,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 2,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,014 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 2,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 1,647 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 1,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 837 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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MW08 FPO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW08 FPO, 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 MW08 FPO registered?

MW08 FPO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is MW08 FPO safe to buy?

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