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WG08 YKS

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,072 mi
Last recorded30,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YKS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 30,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 26,946 miles

advise heavy corrosion all rear suspension

Fail 4 Jun 2025 26,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise heavy corrosion all rear suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2024 26,239 miles

advise all rear suspension heavy corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2024 26,239 miles

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

advise all rear suspension heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 24,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,185 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,825 miles

advise slight rust rear discs

Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise both rear brake discs slight rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 16,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened broken off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,440 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise all four tyres badly perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,591 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 6,674 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 5,427 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 5,426 miles

Nearside Front 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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WG08 YKS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

WG08 YKS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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