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Mazda RX-8 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,423 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,423 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 69% of Mazda RX-8 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
69%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 63% of peers
+7.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
4,423 tests · fleet 61%
69%
Where the RX-8 fails
Suspension93
Brakes95
Body & structure97
Steering99
Tyres98
Lights & electrics93
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on steering, visibility, tyres.
Share of 13 years and older Mazda RX-8 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mazda RX-8 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mazda RX-8 models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~9% of MOTsAbove average
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mazda RX-8 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mazda RX-8 holds up well for its age: 69% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 63% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mazda RX-8?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mazda RX-8 in 2024: 13 years and older, 69%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mazda RX-8 MOT?
For Mazda RX-8 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (8.6% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).
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