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FH08 FLD

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,412 mi
Last recorded33,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FLD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 33,412 miles

exhaust rear joint clamp badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 33,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear joint clamp badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 31,721 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 30,157 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 30,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint unattatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,252 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 27,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 27,190 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,887 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 13,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,213 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,129 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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FH08 FLD 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 87.5%.

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 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 FH08 FLD, 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 FH08 FLD registered?

FH08 FLD is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is FH08 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 FLD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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