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SM08 XBF

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,252 mi
Last recorded75,252 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XBF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2019 75,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear car has damage

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant light is on the dash

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

center brake light not working

coolant light on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2018 63,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and worn to second layer on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,596 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 39,843 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,397 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyre outer walls splitting

nearside rear inner tyre wall worn(been run flat)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,884 miles

both front tyres wearing and cracking up advise new tyres

Fail 26 Aug 2013 22,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing and cracking up advise new tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,698 miles

advise keep an eye on both front tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2011 15,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise osr tyre very very close to failure

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 XBF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM08 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

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

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