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SV08 KTF

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,282 mi
Last recorded23,282 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KTF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,282 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 18,329 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 16,602 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 16,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 11,109 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 11,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 7,927 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 7,927 miles

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

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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SV08 KTF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV08 KTF, 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 SV08 KTF registered?

SV08 KTF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SV08 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 KTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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