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OE57 YSG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,127 mi
Last recorded72,127 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 YSG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,127 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 72,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 67,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread reading (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread reading (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,972 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread reading (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread reading (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,962 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,516 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 40,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,783 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,741 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,586 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 21,572 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar link drteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,003 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 14,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 9,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 6,258 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 YSG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE57 YSG, 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 OE57 YSG registered?

OE57 YSG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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