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RX08 JON

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,456 mi
Last recorded18,456 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 18,456 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 17,608 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 10,993 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 10,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 10,507 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 10,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 10,271 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 9,977 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 9,388 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 9,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 9,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 8,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 6,987 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 6,426 miles

offside rear lower suspension arm slightly distorted.

Pass 24 May 2011 5,634 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 JON 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 93.8%.

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 JON, 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 JON registered?

RX08 JON is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is RX08 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 JON shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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