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VN57 YBU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 122,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 122,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.8 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 800 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section at braket (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,386 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,360 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 101,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 92,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,396 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,576 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

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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VN57 YBU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN57 YBU, 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 VN57 YBU registered?

VN57 YBU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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