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SV08 YKF

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,940 mi
Last recorded44,940 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 YKF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 44,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ends of both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leak at n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

low reading at o/s handbrake

Pass 29 May 2019 42,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 38,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,968 miles

inner side wall of o/s/r tyre perished and small cut

Pass 24 May 2016 30,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 25,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 25,427 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,493 miles

steering slightly tight on right lock

Fail 2 Apr 2014 19,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

steering slightly tight on right lock

Pass 1 May 2013 15,899 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,503 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2011 8,812 miles

Oil leak

inner faces of front discs in poor condition

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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SV08 YKF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV08 YKF registered?

SV08 YKF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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