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KW08 VKT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,127 mi
Last recorded102,127 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VKT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 102,127 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,010 miles

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

general underbody corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 25 Mar 2025 99,002 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not carried out (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to connecting pipe broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device broke

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

general underbody corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 25 May 2023 92,276 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 92,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,403 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play tight spots (2.2.2 (c))

both front lights cloudy

Fail 2 Mar 2022 87,338 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play tight spots (2.2.2 (c))

both front lights cloudy

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 85,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 76,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,574 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 61,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,639 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 54,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust back box clamp heavily corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 50,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 44,707 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm,0mm on edge.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm,1.6mm on edge.

Fail 28 May 2014 44,707 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm,0mm on edge.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm,1.6mm on edge.

rear pads wearing low.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,133 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 32,670 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 32,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 24,556 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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KW08 VKT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KW08 VKT, 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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KW08 VKT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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