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SJ08 YWP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,490 mi
Last recorded81,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YWP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,490 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 28 May 2026 81,484 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,536 miles

Offside Front Inner sill holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 76,428 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 75,093 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,105 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,712 miles

slight oil leak nsf

Fail 14 Mar 2017 61,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted obstructing view

misting of oil underneath nearside front

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,555 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edger 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,675 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,558 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 39,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,908 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 29,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,958 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 18,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,881 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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SJ08 YWP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ08 YWP, 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 SJ08 YWP registered?

SJ08 YWP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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