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Mazda RX-8 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
71.1% pass rate
from 526 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.76% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.57% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.38% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Non catalyst emissions (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.57% fail on Washers (82% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.57% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.38% fail on Operation
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.19% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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