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J40 HEH

1998 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests47 (38 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.9%

Mileage

89,712 mi
Last recorded89,712 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 HEH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

38 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn right down to minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front inner sills corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,711 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 70,711 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s front inner sill corroded but within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,598 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,524 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 70,524 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 80,904 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 80,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,455 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 70,455 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,221 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 70,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,769 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front, cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,715 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,658 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,254 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 28 May 2018 69,272 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,390 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

after market H.I.D. s fitted, no self levelling or cleaning devices fitted

brake pipes greased making appraisal difficult

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,049 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

incorrect mileage entered on previous mot, correct mileage was 65891

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

after market HID's fitted so no self levelling or cleaning systems fitted

both front brake pipes greased making appraisal difficult

Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,260 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

after market hid's fitted so no cleaning or levelling systems fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,104 miles

N/S rear tyre has several cuts in side wall

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S rear tyre has several cuts in side wall

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,669 miles

aftermarket hid lights fitted, (no self levelling or cleaning system fitted)

front brake pipes greased making appraisal difficult

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,733 miles

cat worn

nsf indicator lens broken

osf caliper worn

undertray missing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,784 miles

2 front to rear and 2 front transverse brake pipes heavily greased making appraisal difficult

aftermarket hid lights fitted but no self levelling or wash systems fitted

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,781 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s rear tyre not through to cords or ply

rear ehhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,660 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,660 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,852 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,616 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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J40 HEH is a 1998 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.9%.

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 J40 HEH, 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 28 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 HEH registered?

J40 HEH is a 1998 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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