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S66 LMF

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,084 mi
Last recorded85,084 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 LMF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 85,084 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,561 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 71,561 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing slighly cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension component corroded slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing slighly cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2019 64,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper suspension mount bolt lose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,150 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 59,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion light under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,682 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,816 miles

o/s/f seatbelt webbing damaged/not condidered to reduce strength

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,544 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,258 miles

Front Tyres Have Cracking In Treads And Are Wearing Of On The Inside

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,515 miles

front tyres cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,513 miles

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

front tyres cracked

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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S66 LMF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S66 LMF, 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 S66 LMF registered?

S66 LMF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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