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SB08 PHJ

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 PHJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 61,780 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 9 Sep 2024 60,999 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,147 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,838 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 56,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,491 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres nearing wear bands

Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,258 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 18,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 May 2012 13,084 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 9,719 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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SB08 PHJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SB08 PHJ, 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 SB08 PHJ registered?

SB08 PHJ is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SB08 PHJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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