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Y8 RXB

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,526 mi
Last recorded63,526 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 60,558 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,330 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,081 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,670 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2014 41,189 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 33,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 25,940 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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Y8 RXB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y8 RXB, 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 Y8 RXB registered?

Y8 RXB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is Y8 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 RXB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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