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HG08 URC

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 URC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,177 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,961 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 92,961 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,731 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,690 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 81,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,556 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,139 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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HG08 URC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 1,308cc 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 HG08 URC, 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 URC registered?

HG08 URC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for HG08 URC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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