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VE08 OSD

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OSD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,689 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 53,689 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,001 miles

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,923 miles

Offside wiper rubber split

engine covers and belly pans fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 39,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside wiper rubber split

engine covers and belly pans fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,009 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,560 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)

all brake pads are geting low

Fail 27 Jul 2013 26,560 miles

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

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)

all brake pads are geting low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,448 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 19,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,603 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,887 miles

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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VE08 OSD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE08 OSD, 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 VE08 OSD registered?

VE08 OSD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is VE08 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OSD shows 12 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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