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EK08 AVU

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,972 mi
Last recorded53,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AVU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,972 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 53,853 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 53,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 53,044 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 52,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 51,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 51,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,218 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 38,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,585 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,339 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,209 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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EK08 AVU 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 88.9%.

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 EK08 AVU, 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 EK08 AVU registered?

EK08 AVU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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