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2008 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration SW08DDK
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 67,379 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,225 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,306 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,117 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 50,535 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022 10 Jun 202627 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 50,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,684 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust clamp perished
30 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,372 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,479 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
1 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
18 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,100 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202618 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,565 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,947 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 10 Jun 20268 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
3 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,624 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,305 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,767 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08DDK was registered on 2008-05-28
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