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GU08 WBP

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 WBP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 78,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 68,967 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 68,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,657 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,648 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,063 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,450 miles

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

both front tyres wearing excessively on inner edges but cords not exposed at time of test

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

Fail 17 Feb 2012 26,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,862 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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GU08 WBP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GU08 WBP, 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 GU08 WBP registered?

GU08 WBP is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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