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SK58 GPU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,104 mi
Last recorded53,104 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 GPU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,592 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,208 miles

uneven wear front tyre inner edges.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 45,172 miles

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

uneven wear front tyre inner edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,613 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,245 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyrs at 3/4mm

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,876 miles

N/S/R Wheel binding on.

O/S/R Wheel binding on.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,445 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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SK58 GPU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SK58 GPU, 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 SK58 GPU registered?

SK58 GPU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is SK58 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 GPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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