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OV58 BJE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,813 mi
Last recorded78,813 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 BJE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 70,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 70,247 miles

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

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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside side repeater insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,514 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear drop link gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area just within 10mm (strong advise) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 67,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link broken & insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear drop link gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at center exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A in the swept area just within 10mm (strong advise) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,563 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to Rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface of both near and offside have corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspect shield missing from catalytic converter lambda sensor area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Head lamp washer not working but vehicle pre 01 09 2009

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Head lamp washer not working but vehicle pre 01 09 2009

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area A under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,272 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area A under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area A under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,458 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 57,458 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,986 miles

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

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

radiator level light on.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,410 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 43,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 34,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,358 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 30,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear offside front tyres cut on the sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 25,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 18,320 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)

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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OV58 BJE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV58 BJE, 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 OV58 BJE registered?

OV58 BJE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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