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NH08 HPC

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,680 mi
Last recorded34,680 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 HPC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 34,680 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 34,631 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,215 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,838 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,865 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,388 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 20,674 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 20,674 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 17,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre cracking between tread

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 21 May 2012 14,896 miles

All four tyres starting to crack around inner tread

Fail 18 May 2012 14,896 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres starting to crack around inner tread

Pass 27 May 2011 11,630 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
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NH08 HPC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NH08 HPC, 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 NH08 HPC registered?

NH08 HPC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is NH08 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 HPC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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