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RX08 WOW

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 WOW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front & rear suspension components have slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,832 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 80,639 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 80,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,835 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,224 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 21 Nov 2017 75,429 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 75,426 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,320 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 65,381 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 65,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 59,713 miles

nearside windowscreen wiper blade is split

the steering column universal joint has slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2014 59,713 miles

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

nearside windowscreen wiper blade is split

the steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,653 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,882 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

near side wiper split

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RX08 WOW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX08 WOW registered?

RX08 WOW is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is RX08 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 WOW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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