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CJ51 NAR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,654 mi
Last recorded81,654 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ51 NAR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,654 miles

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

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

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,338 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,240 miles

steering feels heavier to the right than to left

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,686 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens deteriorated but not affecting the output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens deteriorated but not affecting the output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump - sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

windcreeen chipped

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,670 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 57,654 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,411 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,838 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 38,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,764 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 6,340 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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CJ51 NAR 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 85.7%.

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 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 CJ51 NAR, 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 CJ51 NAR registered?

CJ51 NAR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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