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YB08 VGE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VGE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,177 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,173 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 79,569 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,593 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,200 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,299 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 68,777 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,602 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,012 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 44,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,671 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,262 miles

slight corrosion on all discs

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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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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YB08 VGE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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