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SK08 LTO

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LTO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 93,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside oversill fitted unable to check outersill

Offside Outer sill cover fitted unable to check outersill

all components rusty

Fail 4 Jul 2024 93,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hub heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill and arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill and inner arch heavy corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,195 miles

Front Both front hubs have corrosion and O/S/F brake disc back cover

Front Exhaust CAT heat shield loose

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And rear chassis sections / floor , both inner sill seams (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross section supporting trays/battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill seam at jacking area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to hoses have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All four mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear subframe support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rods/arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,180 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

complete underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

multiple brake and hub components corroded on front and rear of vehicle, including metal pipes and flexy's

multiple steering components corroded on vehicle

multiple suspension components corroded on front and rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 82,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake binding

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,612 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,612 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 35,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,934 miles

Nearside 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 LTO 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 62.5%.

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

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