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VX08 AWV

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,186 mi
Last recorded36,186 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 36,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 35,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 35,608 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,084 miles

Coolant Light On

Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,089 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Starting To Get Low With Heavy Cracks Present Between Outer Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,942 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 32,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant Light On

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres Cracking All Round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 32,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant Light On

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres Cracking All Round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers Badly Split And Streaking (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,564 miles

All 4 Tyres cracks between treads

Coolant light on

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,547 miles

Both front tyres cracking between treads

Coolant light on

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,024 miles

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

Coolant Light On

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F Tyre Getting Low (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Disc Corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,558 miles

Coolant warning light on - level ok

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner face

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 21,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 15,136 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 15,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,892 miles

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)

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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VX08 AWV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX08 AWV, 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 VX08 AWV registered?

VX08 AWV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VX08 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 AWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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