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SK08 LNA

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,906 mi
Last recorded139,906 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 139,906 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 139,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 138,090 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 137,569 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 136,123 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 112,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 99,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,936 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,936 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 82,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,411 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,234 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 25,205 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)

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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SK08 LNA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 SK08 LNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK08 LNA registered?

SK08 LNA is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SK08 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK08 LNA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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