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DU58 BVV

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,956 mi
Last recorded77,956 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 BVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 77,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,702 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 76,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wishbone, Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,601 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tire wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In a wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 29 Oct 2020 75,061 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,059 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,674 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 73,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 70,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 66,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened nearside front antiroll bar drop link has excessive movement (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear inner brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe connection / union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front inner wing brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe connection / union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear inner brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe connection / union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located offside rear coil spring not located on bottom spring stop (2.4.C.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,589 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belts.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 64,580 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belts.

Exhaust clamp broken at rear section area.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,531 miles

rear exhaust clamp brocken but exhaust not blowing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,373 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,573 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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DU58 BVV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DU58 BVV, 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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DU58 BVV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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