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RX08 EDS

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,673 mi
Last recorded103,673 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 EDS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,673 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 103,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 95,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 95,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 84,763 miles

Oil leak @ engine oil cooler pipe ()

Pass 13 May 2016 73,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,086 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2015 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 57,172 miles

Engine coolant light on

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

Fail 21 May 2014 57,065 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine coolant light on

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

Pass 31 May 2013 50,233 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both rear brake discs inner surfaces part corrodded

coolant warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 30 May 2013 50,233 miles

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

both rear brake discs inner surfaces part corrodded

coolant warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 30 May 2013 50,222 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,076 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 33,609 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 EDS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX08 EDS registered?

RX08 EDS is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is RX08 EDS safe to buy?

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