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P88 SHW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,367 mi
Last recorded49,367 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 SHW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,367 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges & inner sidewall cut

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges & inner sidewall cut

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs worn

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

front brake pads appear low

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,941 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

offside rear wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

Fail 2 Aug 2017 42,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel has a slight bind

offside rear wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s rear tyre damaged on bead protection rim

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,411 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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P88 SHW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P88 SHW, 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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P88 SHW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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