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SB08 PHN

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,657 mi
Last recorded49,657 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 PHN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,657 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 49,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 43,924 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 43,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 43,847 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 41,353 miles

Front brake Hose ferrules corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 41,352 miles

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

Front brake Hose ferrules corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,822 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 10 Apr 2019 39,324 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,467 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 36,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,136 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,757 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,216 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2011 20,614 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 PHN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB08 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

SB08 PHN is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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