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VN08 PVO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,456 mi
Last recorded58,456 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 PVO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,744 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Rear tyres are close to the limit.

Fail 7 Mar 2017 57,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light is on. (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil on engine.

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front & rear brake pads look low.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,749 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,189 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 46,074 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,340 miles

***SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS ??/-***

225/40/18 X 4

B/DISCS ALL ROUND-POSDOT

O/SILLS PLASTOCS

OSR TYRE

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

Fail 14 Apr 2014 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

***SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS ??/-***

225/40/18 X 4

B/DISCS ALL ROUND-POSDOT

O/SILLS PLASTOCS

OSR TYRE

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/14

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,616 miles

225/40/18 X 4

FRONT B/PADS 70-80% WORN-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,616 miles

225/40/18 X 4

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

FRONT B/PADS 70-80% WORN-PODOT

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,457 miles

225/40/18 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 12 Apr 2011 15,539 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre is starting to crack.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,539 miles

Nearside front tyre is starting to crack.

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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VN08 PVO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN08 PVO, 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 VN08 PVO registered?

VN08 PVO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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