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CV08 VJG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,545 mi
Last recorded60,545 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VJG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 60,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 60,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 60,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 58,504 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres cracking in treads nearside and offside

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

battery warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,044 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 28,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,247 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 22,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 7,201 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2011 7,201 miles

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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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CV08 VJG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CV08 VJG, 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 CV08 VJG registered?

CV08 VJG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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