MOT Status
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70,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen wipers slightly smearing
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no image (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear brake disc inner faces corroded
corrosion inner sills and subframes
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front subframe corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to underside
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
subframes corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
subframes corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
auxiliary day time running lamp flashing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both front tyres in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
has a product on all the lens but not seriously reducing light output
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
childseat fitted to n/s/r seat ;seatbelt not checked
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X8 DOV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 X8 DOV, 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 X8 DOV registered?
X8 DOV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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