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WF08 VSO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VSO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,449 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,612 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 50,408 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 47,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,598 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,256 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
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WF08 VSO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WF08 VSO, 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 WF08 VSO registered?

WF08 VSO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 VSO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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