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RX08 MAG

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,249 mi
Last recorded121,249 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,249 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 121,249 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 116,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 110,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,036 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. ON LIMIT... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres ON LIMIT.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 105,036 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. ON LIMIT... (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres ON LIMIT.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 97,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,065 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 90,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 4MM AND STARTING TO PERISH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,644 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,569 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,672 miles

oil leak at engine sump.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,608 miles

coolant level warning light illuminated.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,608 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level warning light illuminated.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,370 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

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 MAG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc 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 MAG, 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 MAG registered?

RX08 MAG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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