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LB08 VBM

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,465 mi
Last recorded40,465 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 VBM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 40,465 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Oct 2023 32,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 30,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 28,464 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,603 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 25,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,336 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 16,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,456 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 10,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 7,317 miles

front wiper blades slightly spilt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,968 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
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LB08 VBM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB08 VBM, 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 LB08 VBM registered?

LB08 VBM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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