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SL08 YPP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,339 mi
Last recorded57,339 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YPP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 54,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 50,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,232 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 48,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,110 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 46,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 43,394 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,006 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,246 miles

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

brake pipe slightly damaged to the rear

front tyres worn both edges

n/s inner sill corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 36,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure popped out (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pipe slightly damaged to the rear

front tyres worn both edges

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2014 33,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,727 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 28,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,832 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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SL08 YPP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL08 YPP, 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 SL08 YPP registered?

SL08 YPP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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