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WG08 YWS

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,748 mi
Last recorded53,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YWS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear - tyre also perished 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear - tyre also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,282 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 53,282 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split renew wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,910 miles

suspension mounts and components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,614 miles

Rear exhaust silencer retaining clamp corroding away not blowing

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,988 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working refit bulb fallen out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,350 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 45,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,941 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,435 miles

Front inner pads wearing low.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,052 miles

Both front tyres have started to wear on the inside edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,265 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,286 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,286 miles

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

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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WG08 YWS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

WG08 YWS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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