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ST08 HNY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,371 mi
Last recorded39,371 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 HNY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 39,371 miles

Front both tyres cracking across tread

Front headlamp levelling device stiff

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges, cracking and low on tread

engine cover and undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 May 2018 39,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres cracking across tread

Front headlamp levelling device stiff

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges, cracking and low on tread

coolant level below minimum

engine cover and undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

exhaust clamp broken at backbox but not leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,964 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 31,964 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking on tread

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,594 miles

front and rear discs corroded

front tyres worn on edges and cracking between treads

n/s/r/ tyre cracking between treads

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,331 miles

front and rear discs in poor condition on inner faces

front tyres cracking between treads

Fail 28 Apr 2014 22,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front and rear discs in poor condition on inner faces

front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,900 miles

front and rear discs corroding

front tyres showing cracking between treads and wear on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2013 20,897 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear discs corroding

front tyres showing cracking between treads and wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,034 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 18,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,185 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
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ST08 HNY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ST08 HNY, 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 ST08 HNY registered?

ST08 HNY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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