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SK08 LKY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,630 mi
Last recorded126,630 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LKY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 126,630 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 120,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 120,200 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,360 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 LKY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKY, 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 SK08 LKY registered?

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

Is SK08 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 LKY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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