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NY08 DKU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 DKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 65,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight damage to drivers belt webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lower left corner of reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching tyre on full left lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Fouling/ touching slightly on inside of tyre on full left lock (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight damage to drivers belt webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lower left corner of reflector (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

general underbody corrosion

steering less efficiant turning right

Pass 30 Jul 2024 53,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering more efficient turning left than right.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 50,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,595 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,501 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 39,082 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 39,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rate of rise unequal (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,287 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp/joint severely deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,230 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,659 miles

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,826 miles

steering slightly notchey

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,066 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim dented

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,195 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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NY08 DKU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NY08 DKU, 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 NY08 DKU registered?

NY08 DKU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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