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RX08 ANA

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 ANA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,642 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 85,638 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))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (exhaust clamp worn) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 82,648 miles

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

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted splitter (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (exhaust clamp worn) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis and suspension corroded

lambda just met parameters once revs lowered

strong smell of oil and fuel when vehicle is running

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,572 miles

various rusty chassis components

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

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 69,667 miles

engine covers and under trays

Fail 25 May 2016 69,667 miles

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

engine covers and under trays

Pass 22 May 2015 59,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 44,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,911 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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RX08 ANA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RX08 ANA, 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 ANA registered?

RX08 ANA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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