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HG08 KNO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,519 mi
Last recorded79,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KNO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,519 miles

advise osr antiroll bar link has slight play

advise very slight bind to osf brake

Fail 11 Mar 2026 79,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise osr antiroll bar link has slight play

advise very slight bind to osf brake

Pass 18 Mar 2025 70,686 miles

Body and all suspension components have corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 70,676 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning Heavy turning right, light when turning left (2.1.5 (a))

Body and all suspension components are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low fuel level

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering heavy turning right

Widespread corrosion front and rear

Offside Front Lower Floor pan/carpet/plastic trim burned from exhaust

Fail 20 Aug 2021 66,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Low fuel level

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering heavy turning right

Widespread corrosion front and rear

Offside Front Lower Floor pan/carpet/plastic trim burned from exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,573 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,601 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,289 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,081 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,555 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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HG08 KNO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HG08 KNO, 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 HG08 KNO registered?

HG08 KNO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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