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EO08 OGX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 OGX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 50,389 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,564 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 49,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 47,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension springs and arms corroded both n/s and o/s

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

middle heat shield loose and dangling

Fail 12 Dec 2023 47,887 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished and split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension springs and arms corroded both n/s and o/s

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

middle heat shield loose and dangling

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 42,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,610 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 35,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear wheel out of shape

Rear pads getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2015 31,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to n/s front wing indicator lamp lens broken

drivers seat base cushion loose may require deeper investigation

n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking

n/s rear wheel inner rim dented

small buckle n/s and o/s front wheels

small cut n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2015 31,741 miles

damage to n/s front wing indicator lamp lens broken

drivers seat base cushion loose may require deeper investigation

n/s and o/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking

n/s rear wheel inner rim dented

small buckle n/s and o/s front wheels

small cut n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,840 miles

n/s front indicator lamp lens missing may soon require a new lamp

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm on edges

o/s front wheel inner rim dented

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

small bind rear brakes

Fail 24 Jan 2014 26,840 miles

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

n/s front indicator lamp lens missing may soon require a new lamp

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm on edges

o/s front wheel inner rim dented

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

small bind rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,129 miles

head lamps set on max ajustment

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm inner edges

n/s front indicator repeater lamp lens broken

Pass 26 Jan 2012 16,850 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 16,846 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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EO08 OGX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EO08 OGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 OGX registered?

EO08 OGX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is EO08 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 OGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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