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VO58 WHJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,252 mi
Last recorded72,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 WHJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 72,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,839 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,334 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 52,334 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,178 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 40,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,504 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 36,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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VO58 WHJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 VO58 WHJ, 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 VO58 WHJ registered?

VO58 WHJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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