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OE08 UWG

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,188 mi
Last recorded45,188 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 UWG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 45,188 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 40,358 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 40,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,349 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 38,119 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,439 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,434 miles

advanced corrosion front brake discs inner faces

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,725 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,787 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,632 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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OE08 UWG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

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

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