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PK58 YRL

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,197 mi
Last recorded58,197 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 YRL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,197 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ADVISE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension arms on rear of vehicle upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 58,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension locking device missing x1 top mount bolt missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe bracket come jacking point corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension locking device missing x1 top mount bolt missing (5.3.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ADVISE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ADVISE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering universal joint corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 55,083 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside suspension components

steering stiff on lock to lock

Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,380 miles

exhaust middle boxhavilycorroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 50,380 miles

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

exhaust middle boxhavilycorroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 47,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,353 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 44,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,028 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 43,027 miles

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

Front Both wiper smearing

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,526 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2018 38,986 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 38,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,390 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 21,200 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre is on 1.6 mm of tread

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,025 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,025 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,841 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
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PK58 YRL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK58 YRL, 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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PK58 YRL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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