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WL08 LWN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,930 mi
Last recorded36,930 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 LWN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 36,930 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 36,930 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 34,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/CAT pipe flange stud snapped (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 34,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/CAT pipe flange stud snapped (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,911 miles

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

O/S/R WIPER POOR BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 26,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,500 miles

Coolant level warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 19,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Coolant level warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,226 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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WL08 LWN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WL08 LWN, 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 WL08 LWN registered?

WL08 LWN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WL08 LWN safe to buy?

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