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PF08 ZBJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 ZBJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,924 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 48,924 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 34,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,766 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 28,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,319 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,965 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2012 20,940 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 16,023 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)

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 ZBJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 PF08 ZBJ, 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 PF08 ZBJ registered?

PF08 ZBJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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