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LS08 HLC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 HLC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 86,063 miles

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

front & rear suspension corroded

parking brake lever high

Fail 31 Jan 2026 86,263 miles

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))

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

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

front & rear suspension corroded

parking brake lever high

Pass 24 Jun 2024 76,287 miles

under body,suspension corroded & covered with under seal.

Fail 18 Jun 2024 76,213 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

under body,suspension corroded & covered with under seal.

Pass 1 Jul 2023 71,326 miles

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

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

under body , suspension corroded &covered with under seal .

Pass 11 May 2022 66,849 miles

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

Front Rusty sub-frame

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

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

Various rusty under body

Pass 16 Jan 2021 66,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,729 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 61,729 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,133 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit all so cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,976 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,630 miles

nsf tyre slightly damaged outerwall

rear discs corroded inner face

Fail 29 Aug 2014 41,630 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded and lipped

nsf tyre slightly damaged outerwall

rear discs corroded inner face

Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,610 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,557 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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LS08 HLC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LS08 HLC, 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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LS08 HLC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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