MAZDA RX-8 MOT pass rate
73.0% of 4,424 MAZDA RX-8 MOT tests pass.
At 73.0%, The RX-8 passes slightly less often than the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
The MAZDA RX-8 passes 73.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 82.8% at 10–15 years to 72.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 82.8% | 366 | 63,385 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.1% | 4,057 | 66,509 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA RX-8
The most common reason the MAZDA RX-8 fails its MOT is noise, emissions and leaks — present in 56.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Inoperative or indicates a malfunction".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 56.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 45.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.3% | Not working |
| Brakes | 30.4% | Excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 12.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 9.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.0% | Malfunctioning |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA RX-8?
- 73.0% of MAZDA RX-8 MOT tests pass, based on 4,424 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA RX-8?
- The most common reason the MAZDA RX-8 fails its MOT is noise, emissions and leaks — present in 56.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Inoperative or indicates a malfunction".
- Does this show the MAZDA RX-8's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.