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:Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:26 times
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:37 times
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:285 times
Brake pipe excessively corroded Occurs:188 times
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:25 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:20 times
Brake pipe excessively corroded Occurs:188 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:52 times
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:28 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:22 times
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:145 times
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction h Occurs:12 times
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:40 times
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:15 times
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Occurs:249 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:55 times
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:39 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Occurs:39 times
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:24 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Occurs:79 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:12 times
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Occurs:16 times
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Occurs:37 times
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Occurs:44 times
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