2008 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · YB08 RMZ
2008 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 46,205 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YB08 RMZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/12/2025
- 46,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YB08 RMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mazda Rx-8 (YB08 RMZ) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PROJECTION (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PROJECTION (4.1.2 (c))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding (1.2.1 (g))”.
YB08 RMZ Mileage History
- 17/11/202145,573 mi
- 17/12/202546,205 mi+632 mi
Average of roughly 155 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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