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RT08 ARY

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,626 mi
Last recorded78,626 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT08 ARY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,626 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 78,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 78,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 77,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 76,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,886 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,551 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 65,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,080 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 42,862 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,657 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight cut

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,664 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,933 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RT08 ARY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RT08 ARY, 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 RT08 ARY registered?

RT08 ARY is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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