MOT Check for MAZDA RX8s

The MAZDA RX8 makes up 206,998 of the overall 10,006,774 MAZDA MOT test results. Select your RX8 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:97 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:19 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:30 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:665 times
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:97 times
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:19 times
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Occurs:11 times
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Occurs:189 times
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:52 times
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Occurs:88 times
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Occurs:523 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:29 times
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Occurs:17 times
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:11 times
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:103 times
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:23 times
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Occurs:12 times
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Occurs:815 times
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Occurs:11 times
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:44 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:20 times
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction h Occurs:12 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive  Occurs:79 times
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:44 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:14 times
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