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SK08 HCC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,233 mi
Last recorded66,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 HCC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to calliper flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Engine radiator coolant hose leak.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to calliper flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 66,233 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to calliper flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Engine radiator coolant hose leak.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to calliper flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,577 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,811 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,811 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 46,306 miles

centre rear exhaust deteriorated by corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 46,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

centre rear exhaust deteriorated by corrosion

centre/rear exhaust securing clamp missing however system is still secure

Pass 27 Jan 2018 37,713 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 37,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,434 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,290 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 148,590 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,970 miles

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

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)

os wiper blade split

Fail 20 Feb 2015 28,970 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

os wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,129 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 20,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,127 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 16,127 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2011 14,025 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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SK08 HCC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SK08 HCC, 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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SK08 HCC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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