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YA57 YBY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,353 mi
Last recorded55,353 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 55,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 46,738 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,488 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,488 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 35,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 29,947 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2012 24,826 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 24,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 20,360 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YA57 YBY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YA57 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

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

Is YA57 YBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 YBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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