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W40 RHB

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 RHB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,293 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 57,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,295 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder (225/45x18 RF) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 24 May 2019 49,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 45,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 40,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225.45.18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 36,211 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2016 36,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2015 32,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 May 2014 28,989 miles

Partial sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 25,824 miles

Partial sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 22,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 22,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 16,528 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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W40 RHB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W40 RHB, 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 W40 RHB registered?

W40 RHB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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