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R13 SKJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,928 mi
Last recorded102,928 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 SKJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,928 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 102,813 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (filler repair) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch area (filler repair) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 100,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,723 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 98,230 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2014 97,093 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 30 May 2014 97,093 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,692 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 80,985 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 4 Jun 2011 69,765 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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R13 SKJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R13 SKJ, 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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R13 SKJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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