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YB08 YAU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,212 mi
Last recorded61,212 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 YAU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 57,688 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bind

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 56,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,238 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,891 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2018 35,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 35,740 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,303 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded pitted (3.5.1i)

washers weak but still operating

Fail 1 Apr 2016 27,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick the 2-rear outer pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded pitted (3.5.1i)

washers weak but still operating

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 22,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,307 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,352 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,352 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,050 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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YB08 YAU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

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

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