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S11 CME

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,261 mi
Last recorded102,261 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 CME
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 102,261 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,712 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 97,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,858 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,211 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps beam out put low

Pass 4 May 2017 74,890 miles

headlamp output a little low

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,705 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 25,105 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,021 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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S11 CME is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S11 CME, 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 S11 CME registered?

S11 CME is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is S11 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 CME shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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