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L18 MKO

2010 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,274 mi
Last recorded100,274 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 MKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 100,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,830 miles

Central Front exhaust heat shield around the cat is damaged but not missing

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, suspension components and the rear diff are all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 95,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both patterns wrong, both head light glass frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front exhaust heat shield around the cat is damaged but not missing

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, suspension components and the rear diff are all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level warning light is on

Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,558 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside components

headlamps cloudy and pattern only just visible

Fail 25 Aug 2023 92,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover perished/splitting

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded lightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside components

headlamps cloudy and pattern only just visible

Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,556 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,512 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 80,334 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,435 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,472 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

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
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L18 MKO is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 L18 MKO, 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 16 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L18 MKO registered?

L18 MKO is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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