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PX08 YPE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 YPE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 57,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,201 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side inner sills, front sub frame, rear axle components all slight corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,482 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 46,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,713 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,075 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MIL on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tailbox exhaust clamp excessively corrorded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

All tyres cracked / perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MIL on

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tailbox exhaust clamp excessively corrorded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,307 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,011 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 28,007 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 26,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 26,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 24,283 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 24,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 22,992 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 22,992 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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PX08 YPE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PX08 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX08 YPE registered?

PX08 YPE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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