MOT Status
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61,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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
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))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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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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YB08 YAU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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