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CU08 DFL

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,334 mi
Last recorded59,334 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 DFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,334 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,765 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 57,759 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,291 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 51,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,614 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small splits o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,937 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges & starting to perish

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 2 Oct 2012 41,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,579 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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CU08 DFL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU08 DFL, 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 CU08 DFL registered?

CU08 DFL is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is CU08 DFL safe to buy?

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