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OE08 OFV

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OFV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,072 miles

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

side covers fitted restricting view of lower sills

surface rust front and rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Aug 2020 80,902 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

side covers fitted restricting view of lower sills

surface rust front and rear of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2018 64,588 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 64,556 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 61,967 miles

Front tyres edges bald

Pass 6 Aug 2016 58,336 miles

plastic engine covers fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 6 Aug 2016 58,336 miles

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

plastic engine covers fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,315 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 49,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 39,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,951 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,293 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 27,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,863 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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OE08 OFV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OE08 OFV, 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 OE08 OFV registered?

OE08 OFV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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