MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S REAR TYRE IS AT MINIMUM 1.6 MM/STRONG ADVISE MONITOR
both front tyres 2.5 mm n/s devoid of tread at inner edge/o/s very low tread at inner edge
o/s front engine mounting weak
o/s r tyre 2.0 mm near minimum both rear tyres near devoid of tread
rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
N/S REAR TYRE IS AT MINIMUM 1.6 MM/STRONG ADVISE MONITOR
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres 2.5 mm n/s devoid of tread at inner edge/o/s very low tread at inner edge
o/s front engine mounting weak
o/s r tyre 2.0 mm near minimum both rear tyres near devoid of tread
rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
offside engine mounting collapsed
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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RX08 RAG is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2009 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 42,179 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 RAG, 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 17 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 RAG registered?
RX08 RAG is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2009.
Is RX08 RAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RX08 RAG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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