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HC05 WAY

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,625 mi
Last recorded47,625 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC05 WAY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 47,625 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 44,765 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 44,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 39,615 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 36,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 22 May 2019 28,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to run off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,269 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 24,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 18,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 11,893 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 5,574 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 5,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 5,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 4,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 3,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 2,738 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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HC05 WAY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HC05 WAY, 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 HC05 WAY registered?

HC05 WAY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is HC05 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC05 WAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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