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OV58 HXO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,293 mi
Last recorded55,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 HXO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,293 miles

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2.3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2.7MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ON

OIL LEVEL HIGH

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,161 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,038 miles

Nearside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Fail 24 Jan 2017 40,988 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE AND SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,661 miles

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

Rear BRAKE CHECK

Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake pads to be checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low light on

Fail 2 Dec 2014 34,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake pads to be checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low light on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant light on.

side sill caver fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,826 miles

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)

moisture in both rear light len's

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HXO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HXO, 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 OV58 HXO registered?

OV58 HXO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is OV58 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 HXO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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