MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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..
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
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
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..
Engine sump pan slightly damp
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint clamp missing & Front heatshield damaged (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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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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YA57 YLZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.
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