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YD08 FUO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,005 mi
Last recorded40,005 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FUO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Sep 2013 32,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,967 miles

Advise tread of both front tyres are cracking.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 21,350 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,662 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
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YD08 FUO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD08 FUO, 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 YD08 FUO registered?

YD08 FUO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YD08 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 FUO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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