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AX08 BWO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BWO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 78,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 50,221 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 20,551 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 17,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,473 miles

cracks in o/s front tyre tread

Fail 19 Mar 2012 14,473 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cracks in o/s front tyre tread

n/s front tyre sidewall split and cracks in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,987 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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AX08 BWO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AX08 BWO, 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 AX08 BWO registered?

AX08 BWO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AX08 BWO safe to buy?

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