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RX08 EMM

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,033 mi
Last recorded81,033 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,033 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,437 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,454 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four on tread's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,085 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 72,042 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,511 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 66,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,948 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,951 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 49,951 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,305 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 EMM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EMM, 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 EMM registered?

RX08 EMM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is RX08 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 EMM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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