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SM08 XBC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,067 mi
Last recorded87,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XBC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,067 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn u/j (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 73,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,563 miles

Front Lower steering joint has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 50,697 miles

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 16 Jun 2016 40,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp corroded and broken but exhaust not leaking or unsupported.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,848 miles

Brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 35,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,034 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,639 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 27,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,379 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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SM08 XBC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 SM08 XBC, 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 SM08 XBC registered?

SM08 XBC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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