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R3 VUM

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,514 mi
Last recorded32,514 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VUM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 32,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 32,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 31,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 31,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 25,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 16,201 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,645 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,644 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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R3 VUM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R3 VUM, 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 R3 VUM registered?

R3 VUM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is R3 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 VUM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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