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N11 TJE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,802 mi
Last recorded54,802 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 TJE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2026 54,798 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2025 54,783 miles

exhaust corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,687 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

heavy surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Sep 2021 54,184 miles

Front brakes binding

surface corrosion to suspension component's

Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,738 miles

Front binding

Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,048 miles

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

surface corrosion to suspension members

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,344 miles

exhaust heat shields corroded

surface corrosion to some suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,262 miles

some surface corrosion too underside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,400 miles

front discs corroded

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

some surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,334 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,171 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 27,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,000 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn and perished

offside front tyre inner edge worn and perished

Fail 10 Sep 2012 18,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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Nearside front tyre inner edge worn and perished

offside front tyre inner edge worn and perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 5,167 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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N11 TJE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N11 TJE, 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 N11 TJE registered?

N11 TJE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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