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LS08 CXJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,891 mi
Last recorded116,891 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 CXJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,891 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 116,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 116,507 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,088 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 116,088 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,518 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,518 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 113,857 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 112,430 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 110,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 107,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,959 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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LS08 CXJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 LS08 CXJ, 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 LS08 CXJ registered?

LS08 CXJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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