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SC08 TNE

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 TNE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 91,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 77,302 miles

used underseal in front and rear suspension components.

Fail 15 Mar 2024 77,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

used underseal in front and rear suspension components.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,430 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,237 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 71,199 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,237 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,237 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 64,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 31,393 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes discs pitted inner edges

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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SC08 TNE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SC08 TNE, 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 SC08 TNE registered?

SC08 TNE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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