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SL08YPK
2008 MAZDA RX-8
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2616cc
General Information
- Registration SL08YPK
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 41,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEE ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 39,216 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Under side of vehicle heavily undersealed preventing full visual assessment
3 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 39,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 37,335 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 35,030 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 32,827 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant level light illuminated
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan corroded and slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 32,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant level light illuminated
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan corroded and slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 30,769 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 30,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 27,397 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 27,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning Steering turns to left with NO manual input (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 26,195 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 23,592 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 21,817 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,298 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202620 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,291 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 15,385 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 15,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,565 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08YPK was registered on 2008-03-31
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