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N666 RXB

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,767 mi
Last recorded72,767 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 72,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 72,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint has a major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at rear of catalyst has a major leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer joint has a major leak of gases and one of its fixing bolts missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside locking out at 213 , offside not locking out at 384 max. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction grey strip along top of windscreen significantly into wiper swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced position lamp intensity severely reduced due to outer cover condition. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced position lamp intensity severely reduced due to outer cover condition. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,583 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer front mountings missing but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 72,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,715 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,041 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 59,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,406 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 52,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,332 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,332 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,275 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,368 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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N666 RXB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N666 RXB, 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 N666 RXB registered?

N666 RXB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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