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OE08 UUF

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,389 mi
Last recorded83,389 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 83,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,531 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,974 miles

Central Heat shield sagged on cat but not insecure

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 78,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,033 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,774 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corrosion around top coils . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face o f disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corrosion around top coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4019 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced sticker on high level brakelight (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,397 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4019 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced sticker on high level brakelight (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,988 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED CAN NOT CHECK ENGINE AREA

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 60,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED CAN NOT CHECK ENGINE AREA

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,547 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,803 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre has a cut on side wall but not showing core

under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,749 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone A in swept area not exceeding 40 mm.

kerb damage to n /s/f tyre sidewall close to cord exposure.

o/s wiper blade split [small]

Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,749 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside zone A in swept area not exceeding 40 mm.

kerb damage to n /s/f tyre sidewall close to cord exposure.

o/s wiper blade split [small]

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,979 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,642 miles

o/s/r inner sill not painted

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 UUF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UUF, 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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OE08 UUF is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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