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RX08 ROB

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,519 mi
Last recorded18,519 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 18,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 18,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2024 13,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 12,902 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 12,875 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 12,856 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD AREA AND INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 11,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 10,754 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 9,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitted (3.5.1i)

all four tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 22 May 2015 8,733 miles

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

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

Offside 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 four tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 23 May 2014 7,682 miles

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

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

Offside 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 22 May 2013 6,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 5,650 miles

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted on inner surfaces

Fail 24 May 2011 4,553 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 24 May 2011 4,553 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

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 ROB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ROB, 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 ROB registered?

RX08 ROB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is RX08 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 ROB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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