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YA57 YLZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,017 mi
Last recorded79,017 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion rear subframe / susp. arms &c..

Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,964 miles

Front exhaust heat shield broken and insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to rear flange corroded and weakened (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering slightly tight turning right

Fail 16 Nov 2023 76,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall, 225/50/18 Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shield broken and insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre to rear flange corroded and weakened (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering slightly tight turning right

Fail 8 Sep 2023 76,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure 1 BOLT FRACTURED - BRACKET BENT - (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged on wall / slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion rear subframe / suspension components &c..

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,364 miles

Engine sump pan slightly damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp missing & Front heatshield damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine sump pan slightly oily

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp missing / Front heatshield damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 75,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,492 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,492 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,366 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,186 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 33,892 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 33,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 21,296 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 YLZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

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

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