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M444 PLT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 PLT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 115,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fogs not Working

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 115,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fogs not Working

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 109,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 102,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 102,716 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 91,989 miles

Offside Rear seat back loose

Fail 3 May 2022 91,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat back loose

Pass 5 May 2021 86,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 84,883 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 84,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,790 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,448 miles

osf brake slightly "sticky"

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,012 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 62,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,120 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 54,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,578 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,578 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,838 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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M444 PLT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M444 PLT, 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 M444 PLT registered?

M444 PLT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is M444 PLT safe to buy?

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