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BL08 OUK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,760 mi
Last recorded9,760 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OUK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 9,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 9,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 9,359 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 9,359 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 8,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,030 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 5,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 5,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 4,270 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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BL08 OUK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL08 OUK, 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 BL08 OUK registered?

BL08 OUK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BL08 OUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 OUK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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