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X80 PAV

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,738 mi
Last recorded124,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX80 PAV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 124,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 116,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,994 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,689 miles

Rear exhaust silencer joining clap broken but system still secure and not leaking exhaust gases

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brakes just met requirements

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit app 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brakes just met requirements

rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r disc heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,474 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 54,474 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,884 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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X80 PAV 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 X80 PAV, 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 X80 PAV registered?

X80 PAV is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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