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WX58 MHE

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,685 mi
Last recorded72,685 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 MHE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,685 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust clamp corroded, exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,389 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,728 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 34,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,452 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WX58 MHE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WX58 MHE, 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 WX58 MHE registered?

WX58 MHE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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