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T7 RTR

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,069 mi
Last recorded79,069 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 RTR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,069 miles

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

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

Rear Underbody Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,121 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 43,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 40,421 miles

Coolant Tank Light Illuminated

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both Deteriorated / Weakened (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Misfire Detected

Fail 18 Sep 2018 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant Tank Light Illuminated

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both Deteriorated / Weakened (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Misfire Detected

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 37,093 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,097 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 34,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,387 miles

only just passed emission test

Fail 15 Sep 2014 27,387 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

only just passed emission test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,514 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,361 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 13,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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
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T7 RTR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T7 RTR, 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 T7 RTR registered?

T7 RTR is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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