2008 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · BG08 ETR
2008 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 67,810 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG08 ETR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 67,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG08 ETR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Rx-8 (BG08 ETR) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BG08 ETR Mileage History
- 27/03/202351,127 mi
- 28/03/202351,127 mi
- 16/05/202457,047 mi+5,920 mi
- 28/04/202567,810 mi+10,763 mi
- 28/04/202567,810 mi
Average of roughly 7,987 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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