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GN08 FEG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,764 mi
Last recorded65,764 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 FEG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 65,764 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension arms corroded but not structurally weakened

subframe corroding but not structurally weakened

Pass 27 Apr 2024 63,849 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear subframe corroded

rear floor corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,218 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,803 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre shoulders cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulders cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 53,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has multiple cuts through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre shoulders cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulders cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 5 Nov 2018 50,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 41,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 41,919 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,795 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 13,795 miles

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

brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust corroded

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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GN08 FEG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN08 FEG, 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 GN08 FEG registered?

GN08 FEG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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