2008 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · YF08 VNS
2008 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2008. Recorded mileage 43,930 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF08 VNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 43,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 VNS 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 (YF08 VNS) between May 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
YF08 VNS Mileage History
- 25/05/202235,026 mi
- 27/05/202339,213 mi+4,187 mi
- 11/05/202443,914 mi+4,701 mi
- 12/12/202443,925 mi+11 mi
- 12/12/202443,930 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,489 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: Poor
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