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SP08 LDK

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,490 mi
Last recorded173,490 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 LDK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 173,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 172,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 171,726 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 168,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 161,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 148,454 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 148,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 140,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 137,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,039 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 119,039 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,780 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 101,780 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,216 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 86,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 65,140 miles

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

Front Wipers do not clear the windscreen but does not affect drivers view

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SP08 LDK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP08 LDK, 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 SP08 LDK registered?

SP08 LDK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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