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WV08 MXE

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,638 mi
Last recorded75,638 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 MXE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,638 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components mounted on rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 74,674 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs and various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs and various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 74,674 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs and various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs and various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 74,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,480 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 50,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,295 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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WV08 MXE 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 85.7%.

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 WV08 MXE, 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 WV08 MXE registered?

WV08 MXE is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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