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RX08 AML

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,339 mi
Last recorded94,339 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AML
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,339 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

underseal applied to the underneath vehicle which covered in underseal

Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,520 miles

Exhaust system corroded, catalytic converter outer skin heavily corroded

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

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit has approx 50mm of water inside

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 92,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded, catalytic converter outer skin heavily corroded

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

General underside corrosion

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit has approx 50mm of water inside

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 89,348 miles

Heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp unit has approx 15 mm of water inside

Fail 6 Nov 2024 89,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play seized causing excess stiffness / notchy steering lock to lock ... DANGEROUS TO DRIVE (2.2.2 (c))

Heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp unit has approx 15 mm of water inside

Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn soft (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn soft (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,911 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished, both sides

o/s/r tail lamp condensated, not adversely affecting lamp operation

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,910 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to worn out brakes, may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out on inner, pads ok on o/s, signs caliper has been binding but not binding at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished, both sides

o/s/r tail lamp condensated, not adversely affecting lamp operation

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,384 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,067 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2018 65,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,644 miles

clamp on rear silencer very rusty.

condensation in off side rear light.

front number plate not very secure.

Pass 27 May 2016 52,765 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 52,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear drop link damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,978 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 44,660 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,018 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 33,604 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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RX08 AML is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RX08 AML, 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 RX08 AML registered?

RX08 AML is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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