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HJ58 VYX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,731 mi
Last recorded56,731 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 56,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,749 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,114 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,114 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and tread low

Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,734 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,308 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 40,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,815 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,731 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,895 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HJ58 VYX 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 HJ58 VYX, 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 HJ58 VYX registered?

HJ58 VYX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is HJ58 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ58 VYX 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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