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SY08 OTE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,697 mi
Last recorded39,697 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OTE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,697 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2022 38,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,849 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2020 36,656 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,664 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,157 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,601 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,469 miles

Front Brake discs corroded inside edge

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 16,611 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have outer tyre wall damage no cord showing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,611 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have outer tyre wall damage no cord showing.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,409 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 11,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 10,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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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SY08 OTE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SY08 OTE, 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 SY08 OTE registered?

SY08 OTE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SY08 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 OTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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