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LC08 HWY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,637 mi
Last recorded21,637 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 HWY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 21,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 19,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 18,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 17,468 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 16,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 15,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 14,451 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 12,564 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 12,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18/91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 11,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 11,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread grooves.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 10,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 9,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread groove.

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread groove.

Offside Front tyre perished in tread groove.

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread groove. 225/45/18/91w Bridgestone Potenza.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,266 miles

All four tyres perishing in the tread area. 225 45 18 91W Bridgestone.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 6,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 6,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 4,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 4,178 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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LC08 HWY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

LC08 HWY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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