MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake lining (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
steering uj tight / rusty
under body corroded
engine sump corroded and leaking
underbody and subframes are corroded
Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres are damaged on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative height control unit lever snapped (4.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres are damaged on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine sump corroded and leaking
underbody and subframes are corroded
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
front and rear subframes are heavily corroded and components on them
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling unit broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
front and rear subframes are heavily corroded and components on them
headlight washers inoperative
Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear unner inner sills corroded
front subframe rusty
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear unner inner sills corroded
front subframe rusty
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
under body rusty
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
under body rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake disc faces pitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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RX08 MAX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 MAX, 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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RX08 MAX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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