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RX08 BRA

2010 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 BRA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,199 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

sill covers undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,654 miles

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,148 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp is Badly Missed (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp is badly Missed (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp is Badly Missed (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp is badly Missed (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,478 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 43,382 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,543 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 17,021 miles

Airbag warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BRA is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 BRA, 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 16 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 BRA registered?

RX08 BRA is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is RX08 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 BRA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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