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X80 XGB

2008 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX80 XGB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,790 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 76,790 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 75,496 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside washer not working

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,475 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r light unit lens condensated

slight binding on n/s/f brake / slight imbalance / advise attention to rectify

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,482 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 71,025 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 71,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 68,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes inbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 65,725 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,804 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 63,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction e m l on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,565 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp snapped (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,086 miles

engine covers

engine warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,645 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 32,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,069 miles

front offside tyre bald on outer edges

Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,069 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front offside tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,048 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 20,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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X80 XGB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

X80 XGB is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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