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WG08 YKR

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,744 mi
Last recorded57,744 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 54,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 52,225 miles

Underbody corrosion to floor and suspension components

Fail 23 Nov 2019 52,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all tyres close tread depth limits

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,553 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 47,886 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 23,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 18,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,872 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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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WG08 YKR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WG08 YKR, 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 WG08 YKR registered?

WG08 YKR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is WG08 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 YKR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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