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VK08 EUN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 EUN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 71,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Jun 2016 65,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure ball joint parted from link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,719 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,306 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX CLAMP DETERIATED .

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,580 miles

Front tyres advanced wear on inner edges - tracking possibly out

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,858 miles

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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VK08 EUN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK08 EUN, 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 VK08 EUN registered?

VK08 EUN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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