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YA57 YBW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,063 mi
Last recorded83,063 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YBW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 83,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 73,220 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,864 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,997 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,986 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,746 miles

Offside Rear slight play in drop link

Pass 17 May 2016 55,228 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 55,228 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 52,513 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 52,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 41,767 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 35,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 35,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YA57 YBW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA57 YBW, 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 YA57 YBW registered?

YA57 YBW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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