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SK08 UTO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,673 mi
Last recorded61,673 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UTO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 61,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

tyre on offside tread cracked

vehcle underside has heavy corrsion both front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2022 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

tyre on offside tread cracked

vehcle underside has heavy corrsion both front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,433 miles

Top cover fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 56,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Top cover fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 53,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,710 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,819 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
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SK08 UTO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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