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VN58 XUG

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,116 mi
Last recorded45,116 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 XUG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 45,114 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

small cracks on nsr tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Aug 2018 42,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

small cracks on nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2017 41,308 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyre walls

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion undercarriage and suspension (6.1.B.2)

rich smell from exhaust emissions[high reading during part of test]

Pass 21 Nov 2017 41,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer walls

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 14 Nov 2017 41,278 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer walls

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flange gasket (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,217 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,702 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 26,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,004 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 23,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 20,264 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,503 miles

Nearside 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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VN58 XUG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN58 XUG, 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 VN58 XUG registered?

VN58 XUG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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