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PO58 XLA

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,732 mi
Last recorded65,732 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 XLA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,668 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,985 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 62,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,078 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 58,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low 70% approx. (3.5.1g)

rear silencer to middle pipe clamp completely corroded so it's not holding the exhaust tight, but it is preventing the leak of exhaust gases

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,926 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 20 Jun 2015 46,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake discs corroded,but not seriously weakened.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,315 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 41,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,664 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,805 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 23,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.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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PO58 XLA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO58 XLA, 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 PO58 XLA registered?

PO58 XLA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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