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DS08 XXV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,299 mi
Last recorded52,299 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,299 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 52,267 miles

Rear subframe and components corroded

both front hubs corroded

front floor area slightly corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded.

Fail 3 May 2024 52,267 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe and components corroded

both front hubs corroded

front floor area slightly corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s/r sill slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2023 51,876 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 51,242 miles

front and rear subframes slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2022 51,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Fail 3 Sep 2019 50,338 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

VEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

Pass 28 Apr 2018 45,299 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 45,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOT REAR TYRES 225/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 41,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (225/45r18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 41,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (225/45r18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,559 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,638 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 25,638 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 18 Jun 2013 17,192 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XXV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

DS08 XXV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 XXV safe to buy?

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