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AE08 TMU

2008 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,708 mi
Last recorded70,708 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TMU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 70,700 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 65,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Mar 2020 65,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight damage to inner and outer walls, no cords or ply showing. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened.

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

front brake discs {inners} showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads {inners} getting low

Fail 27 Feb 2019 62,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread, tread lifting up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread, tread lifting up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has slight damage to inner and outer walls, no cords or ply showing. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened.

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

front brake discs {inners} showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads {inners} getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight inner and outer wall damage, cords or ply not showing. 245/40/18

front brake discs {inner's} corroded

rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to scrub on inner tread and has slight inner wall damage, cords or ply not showing yet. 245/40/18

front brake discs {inners} showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,636 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres close to wear markers 225/45/18

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,685 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,536 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 43,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,294 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 41,276 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,317 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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AE08 TMU 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 76.5%.

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 AE08 TMU, 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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AE08 TMU is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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