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UEZ 4121

2008 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,073 mi
Last recorded51,073 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 4121
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 51,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 47,340 miles

Coolant leak

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 44,583 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and chassis legs has been incorrectly jacked up in the past (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and rear diff drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 34,595 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 34,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear most arm nut slack at ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear most arm nut slack at ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 34,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Steering not operating as intended. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting brackets corroded.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting brackets corroded.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,563 miles

Front headlamp lenses poor condition

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension components all slightly corroded

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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UEZ 4121 is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEZ 4121, 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 UEZ 4121 registered?

UEZ 4121 is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is UEZ 4121 safe to buy?

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