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RV08 VWB

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,662 mi
Last recorded152,662 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VWB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 152,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 112,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 112,799 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 66,827 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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RV08 VWB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV08 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 VWB registered?

RV08 VWB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is RV08 VWB safe to buy?

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