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RX08 JBX

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,216 mi
Last recorded121,216 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 JBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,216 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 121,151 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both low and both beams diffused (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket to arm broken and joints seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 115,733 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 115,733 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 115,731 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and lens slightly diffused (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 110,385 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,378 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,241 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,515 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 84,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 78,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre splitting on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 78,489 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing Drop-link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre splitting on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 73,423 miles

nearside front leveling bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2016 67,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 57,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 54,388 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JBX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 1,308cc 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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

RX08 JBX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RX08 JBX safe to buy?

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