2008 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · AE08 RZJ
2008 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 78,677 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 RZJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 78,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 RZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Rx8 (AE08 RZJ) between July 2024 and July 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AE08 RZJ Mileage History
- 05/07/202478,677 mi
- 05/07/202478,677 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: MAZDA RX8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure(Serious)
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter Damage(Moderate)
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion(Serious)
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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