Mazda RX-8 192 Ps Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda RX-8 192 Ps car check
Is the Mazda RX-8 192 Ps reliable? We analysed 256 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda RX-8 192 Ps is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake binding and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda RX-8 192 Ps.
Mazda RX-8 192 Ps Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda RX-8 192 Ps. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda RX-8 192 Ps Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda RX-8 192 Ps fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda RX-8 192 Ps Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda RX-8 192 Ps owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda RX-8 192 Ps Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda RX-8 192 Ps MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mazda RX-8 192 Ps Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 192 Ps THIS CAR | 74.6% | 256 | 53,576 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Renault Captur Iconic E-tech HEV Auto | 90.5% | 243 | 26,735 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda RX-8 192 Ps trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda RX-8 192 Ps has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.6% across 256 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mazda RX-8 192 Ps are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4 recorded failures), brake binding (3), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mazda RX-8 192 Ps owner drives around 1,573 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.