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RX08 KOV

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KOV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,814 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,814 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,594 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 89,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover fitted

exhaust front pipe heat shield corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,647 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)

bonnet release broken

engine light on

Fail 16 Apr 2015 86,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release broken

engine light on

Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

bonnet pull handle damage

nearside front tyre has several cuts but not deep

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet pull handle damage

nearside front tyre has several cuts but not deep

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,574 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on outside face but not reaching cords

oil leak bottom part of engine

Fail 26 Apr 2013 52,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on outside face but not reaching cords

oil leak bottom part of engine

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,568 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 14 Mar 2012 39,537 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

oil leak from sump

rear discs scored

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,762 miles

very slight corroshion rear discs

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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RX08 KOV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RX08 KOV, 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 RX08 KOV registered?

RX08 KOV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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