2008 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · FG58 KFA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on March 25 2026 at 62,085 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, despite a technical failure just five days prior at 62,081 miles which yielded no recorded defects. This specific failure suggests an administrative error or a minor component issue that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The vehicle has maintained a clean record regarding defects across the last five recorded tests. The mileage profile is characteristically low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,450 miles per year. There is a significant seven-year gap between April 2018 and May 2019, during which the car covered only 8,104 miles. Since the 2019 test, the vehicle has covered just 1,617 miles over seven years. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the rotary engine and drivetrain, it also increases the risk of dry seals, engine fluid degradation, and brake corrosion resulting from long periods of inactivity. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting, as the RX-8 is prone to structural corrosion in these areas regardless of mileage. Given the low annual usage, check all rubber components such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for cracking perish rot. Inspect the brake calipers for seized pistons or pitting, as vehicles that sit stationary often suffer from hydraulic issues. Verify the service history to ensure oil changes were performed annually despite the long intervals between mileage increases.