2008 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · EF57 VOM
2008 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 84,709 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF57 VOM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 84,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF57 VOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Rx-8 (EF57 VOM) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EF57 VOM Mileage History
- 20/06/202277,252 mi
- 04/06/202380,737 mi+3,485 mi
- 25/07/202483,564 mi+2,827 mi
- 18/07/202584,709 mi+1,145 mi
Average of roughly 2,423 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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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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