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BG08 ETO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ETO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 83,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,851 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 66,465 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,804 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 20 Dec 2014

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,626 miles

ECU light on Dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,626 miles

ECU light on Dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,807 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,431 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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BG08 ETO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG08 ETO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 ETO registered?

BG08 ETO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BG08 ETO safe to buy?

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