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SP08 LYF

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 98,106 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 95,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 93,395 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 93,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 86,827 miles

under-body rusty but not excessive

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 86,827 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under-body rusty but not excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 72,313 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 72,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,260 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)

slight corrosion to oil pan

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate cracked

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc

windscreen wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,529 miles

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

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

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

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

washer level light on dash

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,522 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)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

tread wearing low on rear tyres

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 LYF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP08 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

SP08 LYF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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