2008 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · J222 JBY
2008 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 64,568 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J222 JBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 64,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J222 JBY Mileage History
- 31/03/202351,148 mi
- 28/03/202454,700 mi+3,552 mi
- 05/03/202559,777 mi+5,077 mi
- 09/03/202664,534 mi+4,757 mi
- 02/04/202664,568 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 4,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J222 JBY 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 (J222 JBY) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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