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LM08 LSO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,803 mi
Last recorded74,803 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 LSO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 74,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,248 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,928 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,302 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 66,302 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,125 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 63,125 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached Rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Cross member corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cat flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,869 miles

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

engine oil weep from sump area

exhaust blow from front joint

front number plate pointing down slightly

front suspension bushes worn

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 4 Sep 2020 52,848 miles

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

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

engine oil weep from sump area

exhaust blow from front joint

front number plate pointing down slightly

front suspension bushes worn

rear suspension bushes worn

sump corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,172 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 45,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,697 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 30,833 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 30,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 20,928 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 20,878 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 10,433 miles

All brake discs rusted.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 10,433 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

All brake discs rusted.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,910 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 8,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,256 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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LM08 LSO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM08 LSO, 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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LM08 LSO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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