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SH08 XXG

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,791 mi
Last recorded36,791 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XXG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 36,791 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 31,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 29,197 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 29,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 27,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,220 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.97 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,055 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 28,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,991 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 23,836 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 22,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 13,662 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 10,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2013 9,262 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 9,262 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 7,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 5,991 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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SH08 XXG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH08 XXG, 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 SH08 XXG registered?

SH08 XXG is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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