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LC08 DWN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,487 mi
Last recorded78,487 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,487 miles

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

General underside component corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 73,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,808 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust pipe

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,873 miles

both nearside front wishbone bushes perishing

corrosion on rear subframe

corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,776 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,248 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,503 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 24,544 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,295 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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LC08 DWN 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 100%.

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 LC08 DWN, 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 LC08 DWN registered?

LC08 DWN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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