MOT reliability
Mazda Rx8 auto
2 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mazda Rx8 auto vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Rx8 auto has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,772 miles.
2
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
4,322
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Rx8 auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Rx8 auto MOT tests:
-
Other92%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
-
Emissions & nuisance6%
-
Steering6%
Mazda Rx8 auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Mazda Rx8 auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Rx8 auto MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) (1 times)
Mazda Rx8 auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 30 | 73% | 57,772 |
Mazda Rx8 auto reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mazda Rx8 auto vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Rx8 auto MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Mazda Rx8 auto in our data has covered around
57,772 miles.
Compare the Mazda Rx8 auto
See how the Mazda Rx8 auto stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Mazda Rx8 auto
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Mazda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks