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VO58 VVM

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,545 mi
Last recorded79,545 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VVM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 79,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,932 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 68,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 64,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 61,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,804 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 58,799 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 28,453 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 24,871 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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VO58 VVM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VO58 VVM, 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 VO58 VVM registered?

VO58 VVM is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is VO58 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO58 VVM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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