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PF08 VPO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,630 mi
Last recorded63,630 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 VPO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 63,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,251 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,240 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

evidence of none use brake disc faces surface rusted etc

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,730 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PF08 VPO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PF08 VPO, 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 PF08 VPO registered?

PF08 VPO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is PF08 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 VPO shows 6 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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