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CU08 BWJ

2008 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,028 mi
Last recorded45,028 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX844,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 BWJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 45,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

tyres all round cracked & perished

underbody & suspension components very rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle underbody & suspension components corroded

x4 tyres cracking excessively

Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre cracking X4

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,399 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,136 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,456 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,342 miles

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 30 Apr 2014 20,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,046 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 10,623 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 9,880 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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CU08 BWJ is a 2008 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 44,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU08 BWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda RX8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 BWJ registered?

CU08 BWJ is a 2008 Mazda RX8, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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