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R8 XMK

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,975 mi
Last recorded23,975 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XMK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 23,975 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 20,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 20,394 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,838 miles

Both rear tyres slightly feathered inner edges

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,655 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2020 18,433 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,245 miles

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

both rear tyres slight feathered on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,057 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 17,083 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,299 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 11,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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R8 XMK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R8 XMK, 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 R8 XMK registered?

R8 XMK is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is R8 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 XMK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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