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NY08 FKR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 81,104 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 55,387 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,953 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF AND NSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,050 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

NSF A/R/BAR LINK DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF TYRE OUTER WALL MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,267 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,158 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,720 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre outer wall marked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 37,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR Tyre outer wall marked

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 32,090 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 27,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,470 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

coolant warning light on

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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NY08 FKR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

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

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