2010 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · X31 HBM
2010 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 85,715 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X31 HBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 85,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X31 HBM 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 2010 Mazda Rx-8 (X31 HBM) between November 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
X31 HBM Mileage History
- 02/11/202275,417 mi
- 02/10/202381,388 mi+5,971 mi
- 26/09/202483,565 mi+2,177 mi
- 07/04/202685,686 mi+2,121 mi
- 11/06/202685,715 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 2,856 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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