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BF58 ZXZ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,046 mi
Last recorded51,046 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZXZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 51,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 51,043 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort . (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 48,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 48,156 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,990 miles

Exhaust clamp between int and tailbox is broken but system still secure.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle fitted with undertrays and outer sill covers which prevent inspection of certain items

Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,362 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking at brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle fitted with undertrays and outer sill covers which prevent inspection of certain items

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,791 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 38,789 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres are getting close to limits

slight bind at both front brakes

Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,124 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 28,124 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front wheelbearings not properly tested due to binding brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyrewall has slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,018 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 17,018 miles

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

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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BF58 ZXZ 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 64.7%.

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 BF58 ZXZ, 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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BF58 ZXZ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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