Mazda Rx-8 MOT data by year
The Mazda Rx-8 appears in 20,321 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2003–2020. Its most common failure areas are emissions & environmental, suspension and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 76.6%.
20,321
MOT tests analysed
76.6%
Pass rate
23.4%
Fail rate
2003–2020
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 682 | 76.1% | 23.9% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2007 | 4,171 | 76.2% | 23.8% | Emissions & environmental |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 10.3% | 2,084 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.7% | 1,967 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 1,844 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.3% | 1,480 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.8% | 765 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 707 |
| 7 | Visibility | 3.4% | 685 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 372 |
Methodology & source. Based on 20,321 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.