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WV08 MWY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,007 mi
Last recorded54,007 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 MWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 54,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 52,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 50,415 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,111 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 46,101 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,022 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 34,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,596 miles

Front inner brake pads look low

Front inner face of the brake discs are corroded

Nearside front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 19,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,712 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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WV08 MWY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV08 MWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 MWY registered?

WV08 MWY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WV08 MWY safe to buy?

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