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PE08 YYV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,609 mi
Last recorded93,609 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 YYV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 93,609 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,592 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,695 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 77,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,988 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 68,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 62,890 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,134 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 33,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,766 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,765 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear 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
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PE08 YYV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PE08 YYV, 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 PE08 YYV registered?

PE08 YYV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is PE08 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 YYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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