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RX08 THE

2010 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,547 mi
Last recorded135,547 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 THE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 135,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 133,814 miles

undercarriage sprayed with underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2023 130,975 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 130,975 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,762 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 127,756 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 125,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,988 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,062 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,061 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,383 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 90,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tread on 2.5mm small cuts inner tread

Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,535 miles

corrosion on front brake callipers to hub mountings both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2014 68,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,149 miles

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 THE is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 THE, 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 16 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 THE registered?

RX08 THE is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 November 2010.

Is RX08 THE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 THE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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