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WJ08 MZX

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 MZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,313 miles

Lower steering joint stiff

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,543 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,543 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,055 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 69,350 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,861 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear sub frames and rear sub frame mount areas starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,974 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 44,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,815 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 39,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,049 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,901 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
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WJ08 MZX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ08 MZX, 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 WJ08 MZX registered?

WJ08 MZX is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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