MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion on all discs
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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YB08 VGE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 YB08 VGE, 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 YB08 VGE registered?
YB08 VGE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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