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DG08 EXR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,619 mi
Last recorded91,619 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 EXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2026 91,619 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,043 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake lever cover missing (1.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2025 91,043 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn handbrake lever cover missing (1.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,833 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,014 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2021 81,470 miles

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

Rear tyres wear

headlight lenses/pattern deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2021 81,470 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wear

headlight lenses/pattern deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,464 miles

headlight lenses/pattern deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,428 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,143 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Nearside Front tyre wear

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread loose (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 51,111 miles

Near side front tyre worn inner side

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,559 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
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DG08 EXR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG08 EXR, 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 DG08 EXR registered?

DG08 EXR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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