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RK05 CWN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,381 mi
Last recorded21,381 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 CWN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 21,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 20,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 19,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 19,172 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 18,095 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 17,495 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 17,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

deterioration to headlamp lenses

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DEGRADING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective DEGRADING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced WHOLE LAMP HAS WATER INGRESS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,007 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 16,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 15,265 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 128,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 14,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fog switch not labelled

strong egg smell from cat

Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 10,186 miles

E.M.L light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 8,501 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

nearside headlamp lens 'foggy'

Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,128 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 2,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 156 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RK05 CWN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK05 CWN, 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 RK05 CWN registered?

RK05 CWN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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