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RF08 LJJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,471 mi
Last recorded103,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 LJJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,471 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,765 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,022 miles

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 69,818 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,012 miles

engine oil leak

front discs corroded inner face

rear box clamp corroding away

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 2 Sep 2016 58,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front discs corroded inner face

rear box clamp corroding away

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 35,768 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 23,040 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,501 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RF08 LJJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF08 LJJ, 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 RF08 LJJ registered?

RF08 LJJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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