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RX08 RPT

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,540 mi
Last recorded52,540 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler pipe union to the engine on nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 52,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler pipe union to the engine on nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from union on bottom of block near side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 51,500 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 51,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad material is seriously crumble apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,014 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 50,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,847 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,116 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 49,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,908 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front pads wearing low

Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front pads wearing low

offside front tyre perishing recommend replacement

Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 16,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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 RPT 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 70%.

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 RPT, 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 RPT registered?

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

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