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PJ08 RRO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 RRO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 92,481 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 92,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 86,547 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))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,952 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,276 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,722 miles

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine covers fitted

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine covers fitted

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,921 miles

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to covers fitted

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm to centre of tread

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,637 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm to centre of tread

limited inspection to under side of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to covers fitted

rear brake pads worn

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,355 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,294 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,704 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,993 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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PJ08 RRO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ08 RRO, 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 PJ08 RRO registered?

PJ08 RRO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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