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OE08 OHA

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,052 mi
Last recorded89,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OHA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,162 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of body corrosion.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 84,162 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Signs of body corrosion.

Pass 29 May 2020 82,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,726 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,787 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has minor cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,911 miles

all brake pads wearing low

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 OHA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OE08 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

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

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