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YB57 WRN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,288 mi
Last recorded72,288 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WRN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/18 goodyear efficient grip (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,596 miles

Corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,307 miles

oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly perished and cracking

osf tyre on 2mm

osr disc corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 32,572 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly perished and cracking

osf tyre on 2mm

osr disc corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 27,563 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED HEAVILY BETWEEN TREAD.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 27,550 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED HEAVILY BETWEEN TREAD.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 24,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked tread but not exposing ply

both rear tyres cracked tread but not exposing ply

Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked tread but not exposing ply

both rear tyres cracked tread but not exposing ply

Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,808 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,120 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

age cracks in all tyres

lump out of side wall o/s/f tyre

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
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YB57 WRN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB57 WRN, 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 YB57 WRN registered?

YB57 WRN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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