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J23 REX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 REX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 69,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 64,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 64,789 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,698 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

all coils springs have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2020 60,684 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

all coils springs have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,036 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 57,006 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))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,015 miles

All four brake caliper fitted obscuring the view to brake pads

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside 225-45-19 -95Y / 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front washer jet aim poor

Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,015 miles

All four brake caliper fitted obscuring the view to brake pads

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside 225-45-19 -95Y / 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front washer jet aim poor

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

items hanging from the mirror and attached to the windscreen obscuring the view of the road - Removed

Fail 30 Jan 2017 48,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat to middle joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

items hanging from the mirror and attached to the windscreen obscuring the view of the road - Removed

Pass 23 Jan 2016 40,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 32,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,757 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,555 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,747 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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J23 REX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J23 REX, 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 J23 REX registered?

J23 REX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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