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SY58 SXU

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,842 mi
Last recorded26,842 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 SXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 26,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 25,550 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 24,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,127 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 22,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,797 miles

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

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)

Rear discs rusted on inner face

Pass 7 Sep 2011 13,215 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SY58 SXU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY58 SXU, 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 SY58 SXU registered?

SY58 SXU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is SY58 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY58 SXU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY58 SXU have outstanding finance?

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