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DR03 ETO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,331 mi
Last recorded74,331 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 ETO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,331 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,991 miles

underbody, front and rear subframes have applied protection

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,793 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 66,425 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,317 miles

offside parking brake only reachiung minimum requirment

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,279 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 53,278 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,292 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,920 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,593 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 27,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,845 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 20,845 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,717 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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DR03 ETO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DR03 ETO, 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 DR03 ETO registered?

DR03 ETO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is DR03 ETO safe to buy?

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