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RX08 JAR

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,492 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 51,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,759 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,458 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,046 miles

All rear rubber boots perished

Fail 29 Nov 2022 48,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All rear rubber boots perished

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 45,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,184 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 39,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 May 2019 39,452 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,476 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 225/45/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 38,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 225/45/18y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 37,444 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 y bridgestone Potenza re050a (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 35,573 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 33,925 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 29,618 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 27,184 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 24,924 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 JAR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JAR, 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 JAR registered?

RX08 JAR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RX08 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 JAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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