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L6 RXB

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,358 mi
Last recorded61,358 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 61,358 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S and N/S misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe to calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S and N/S sills/wheel acrh area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,349 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 61,343 miles

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

All suspension components corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 61,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,199 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,971 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 54,691 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 49,177 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 40,979 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,846 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 22,114 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 13,187 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 9,035 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 8,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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L6 RXB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L6 RXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L6 RXB registered?

L6 RXB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is L6 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 RXB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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