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RX08 EEE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 58,157 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 58,142 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,275 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,574 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 56,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 54,440 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 54,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,571 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,859 miles

Backbox clamp corroded away

Fail 25 Jan 2018 41,859 miles

Backbox clamp corroded away

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,501 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,007 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,009 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 31,009 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 27,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,266 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,247 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,302 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 EEE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEE, 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 EEE registered?

RX08 EEE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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