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CP08 TNO

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 TNO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 69,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Fail 4 Oct 2023 59,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 52,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 52,098 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,519 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,724 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 44,589 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear alloy wheel stitch welded

water ingress to off side rear lamp assembly

Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 30,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine fault light is on

suspect cat has been removed

Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,791 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 15,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 13,630 miles

BOTH Offside front and Nearside front tyres - perished and cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2011 9,599 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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CP08 TNO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP08 TNO, 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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CP08 TNO is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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