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P22 NCP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,845 mi
Last recorded49,845 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 NCP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,845 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 45,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 44,635 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,413 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,476 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 27,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,620 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 14,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,207 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 6,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 4,565 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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P22 NCP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P22 NCP, 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 P22 NCP registered?

P22 NCP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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