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CP08 VJK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,609 mi
Last recorded31,609 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VJK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 31,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,383 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,867 miles

both front and rear brakes discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,353 miles

discs corroded all round

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,600 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 9,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CP08 VJK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 CP08 VJK, 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 CP08 VJK registered?

CP08 VJK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CP08 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 VJK 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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