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F10 MRW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 MRW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,492 miles

slight surface corrosion to the underbody of the vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint nut locking device missing

Offside Front Upper ball joint nut locking device missing

Offside Front abs wiring insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to the underbody of the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2024 90,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached fixing bolt no fully tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint nut locking device missing

Offside Front Upper ball joint nut locking device missing

Offside Front abs wiring insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight surface corrosion to the underbody of the vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,723 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,723 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose/corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,436 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 77,487 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2017 75,171 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front inner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 70,507 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 65,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 57,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min mark

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

radiator warning light on

Pass 15 May 2012 40,980 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 40,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,391 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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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F10 MRW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F10 MRW, 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 F10 MRW registered?

F10 MRW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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