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YB08 YAO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,838 mi
Last recorded41,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YAO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 41,838 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle been heavliy under sealed

Pass 7 Aug 2024 40,493 miles

Front & Rear brake disc worn

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Water damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle been undersealed Not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2022 38,775 miles

All steering & suspension components are heavily undersealed

All suspension prescribed areas are undersealed

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Manufactures covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans and inner sills n/s o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension componets are heavily corroded

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,941 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster has a build up of condensation inside.

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump getting porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear suspension arms corroding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear suspension arms corroding

front sub frame corroding

rear sub frame corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2019 36,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

Nearside Rear suspension arms corroding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroding

Offside Rear suspension arms corroding

front sub frame corroding

rear sub frame corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward and rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward and rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 35,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward and rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened forward and rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak From sump ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,526 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 24,808 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,304 miles

centre rear exhaust bracket heavy corrosion/deteriorated

front tyres rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,941 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,449 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 15,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 YAO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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