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RX08 MAX

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,295 mi
Last recorded73,295 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 MAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 73,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,478 miles

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 71,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,821 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear unner inner sills corroded

front subframe rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2019 67,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,617 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 64,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 41,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,460 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 29,452 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,912 miles

all brake disc faces pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 24,147 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,269 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 19,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,375 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 11,189 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,189 miles

Nearside 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
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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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What year was RX08 MAX registered?

RX08 MAX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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