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RK08 DXG

2008 Mazda Demio

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,904 mi
Last recorded85,904 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Demio47,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 DXG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,904 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf/osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 80,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 80,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 75,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,821 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 57,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,521 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 51,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2017 47,772 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 42,340 miles

park brake slightly high

spare tyre under inflated - cut to nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2016 42,340 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

park brake slightly high

spare tyre under inflated - cut to nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 36,594 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre wall - heavy cracking & cuts to both rear tyres

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 May 2014 27,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - ON LIMIT

Pass 3 May 2012 12,282 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre wall & slight damage to wheel rim

offside door pillar vin plate damaged

Fail 3 May 2012 12,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cuts to nearside front tyre wall & slight damage to wheel rim

offside door pillar vin plate damaged

Pass 7 May 2011 10,041 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?

Based on 136,409 MOT tests across 10,090 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,600
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,090
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,070
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,472
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,970
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,593
brake binding 3,343
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RK08 DXG is a 2008 Mazda Demio in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,474 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 Demio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 DXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Demio typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda Demio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK08 DXG registered?

RK08 DXG is a 2008 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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