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NH08 WUU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,197 mi
Last recorded58,197 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 WUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,197 miles

rusty underside due to age

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusty underside due to age

Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,652 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both slight perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight rusty underside

Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure at front

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,220 miles

Engine coolant bottle low level warning illuminated -level correct.

Rear Exhaust has internal rattle

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 30,372 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front n/s and o/s tyres cracks in tread

front n/s and o/s tyres worn on egdes

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 24,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant warning light on

front n/s and o/s tyres wear on outer tread edges,cracks in treads

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear n/s and o/s road coil springs slight corrosion

front n/s and o/s tyres cracks in treads

Pass 29 May 2012 16,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,291 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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NH08 WUU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NH08 WUU, 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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NH08 WUU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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