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BK08 UCW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,240 mi
Last recorded63,240 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UCW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,240 miles

N/S/R wheel arch trim clip adrift.

O/S/F alloy outer rim damaged.

Oil leak from Engine / Gearbox.

Rear brake discs distorted.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 63,240 miles

Centre Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F Alloy outer rim damaged.

N/S/R wheel arch trim clip adrift.

Oil leak from Engine / Gearbox.

Rear brake discs distorted.

Rear brake pads getting low.

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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BK08 UCW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BK08 UCW, 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 BK08 UCW registered?

BK08 UCW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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