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OE57 YBA

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,849 mi
Last recorded113,849 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 113,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, not serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,582 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,837 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 62,759 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover

under trays

Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,943 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover

under trays

Pass 26 Oct 2015 53,778 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 53,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,342 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,968 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,836 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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OE57 YBA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE57 YBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE57 YBA registered?

OE57 YBA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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