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R88 AFH

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 AFH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,440 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,530 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 61,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,481 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,299 miles

underside component corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 41,286 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 40,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,539 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside rear brake has a slight blinding

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,576 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 34,570 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,508 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 31,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,001 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 30,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,972 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,960 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,871 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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R88 AFH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R88 AFH, 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 R88 AFH registered?

R88 AFH is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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