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RX08 KEY

2010 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KEY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,159 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 84,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 63,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,533 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 39,430 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,365 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,048 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,060 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 30,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,803 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,425 miles

Exhaust Catalyst overheating

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,204 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 KEY is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 KEY, 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 16 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 KEY registered?

RX08 KEY is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2010.

Is RX08 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 KEY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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