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YC57 YFS

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,568 mi
Last recorded118,568 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 YFS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,568 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 104,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 85,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 64,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,442 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 36,171 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,588 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 30,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Dec 2013 27,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 24,253 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,394 miles

wipers started to split n/s worst

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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YC57 YFS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC57 YFS, 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 YC57 YFS registered?

YC57 YFS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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