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DS08 HZM

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,759 mi
Last recorded65,759 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HZM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body / body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 65,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative electronic levelling device linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body / body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,497 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Both Rear Exhaust Tips Loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 60,497 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Both Rear Exhaust Tips Loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2022 55,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,566 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,744 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,993 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 29,319 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DS08 HZM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS08 HZM, 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 DS08 HZM registered?

DS08 HZM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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