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LO08 VHY

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,735 mi
Last recorded98,735 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VHY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,735 miles

Nearside Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 Mar 2026 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,913 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 95,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 81,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 + inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 76,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding / also outer brake pad slightly worn lower than offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower ball joint not attatched (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding / also outer brake pad slightly worn lower than offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,866 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,052 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 31 Jan 2017 74,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,214 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 73,214 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Rear (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 69,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,170 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 57,170 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 48,727 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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LO08 VHY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LO08 VHY, 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 LO08 VHY registered?

LO08 VHY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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