2008 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · YK08 UJM
2008 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 91,947 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YK08 UJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 91,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YK08 UJM Mileage History
- 08/04/202488,118 mi
- 25/04/202590,325 mi+2,207 mi
- 15/05/202590,327 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/202691,943 mi+1,616 mi
- 22/04/202691,947 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YK08 UJM 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 (YK08 UJM) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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 (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength jacking ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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