MOT Check for MAZDA RX-8s
The MAZDA RX-8 makes up 20,433 of the overall 10,006,774 MAZDA MOT test results. Select your RX-8 model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:29 times
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Occurs:523 times
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Occurs:73 times
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Occurs:17 times
Registration plate issues Occurs:296 times
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:37 times
Nearside Rear coil spring broken Occurs:22 times
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:285 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Occurs:12 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Occurs:21 times
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Occurs:15 times
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Occurs:20 times
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Occurs:44 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:25 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:43 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:41 times
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:16 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:23 times
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Occurs:764 times
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:132 times
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Occurs:15 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:19 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:19 times
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