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RO05 LHC

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,502 mi
Last recorded44,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 LHC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 44,502 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 40,218 miles

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))

underside/suspension have surface rust

Pass 21 Jun 2024 35,324 miles

under body/suspension components have surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2023 34,662 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 34,598 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 7 Sep 2020 34,008 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,008 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,987 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 33,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,316 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 26,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,261 miles

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 1 Dec 2015 24,260 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 21,387 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 21,387 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 18,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 7 May 2013 18,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 15,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,419 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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RO05 LHC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO05 LHC, 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 RO05 LHC registered?

RO05 LHC is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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