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LT58 ELX

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 ELX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,066 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 63,066 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 56,623 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 56,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,274 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 25 Jul 2020 55,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,309 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 54,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 51,112 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,881 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low.

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Aug 2017 47,881 miles

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

eml lamp on

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low.

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2016 42,365 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 42,365 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,625 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 5 Sep 2012 26,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre tread low (2.5mm)

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre tread low (2.5mm)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,389 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre tread low (2.5mm)

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre tread low (2.5mm)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,067 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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LT58 ELX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LT58 ELX, 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 LT58 ELX registered?

LT58 ELX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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