Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings
- Defect
- Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel pump rings with new ones.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,924 across everything the recall covers
- Built
- 8 Apr 2008 to 1 Jul 2010
- Also covers
Car statistics
Mazda RX-8 statistics
How many Mazda RX-8s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 2,554 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,811 −13.3% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 5,602 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 68.1% Cars of the same ages 59.0%
- Rank by number licensed No. 573 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2009 23,183 licensed
- Average annual mileage 2,604 miles a year
How many Mazda RX-8s are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,811 Mazda RX-8s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 5,602 declared off the road (SORN). That is 92.2% fewer than the peak of 23,183 in 2009.
Mazda RX-8s licensed in Great Britain
Numbers peaked in 2009 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,818 |
| 2004 | 10,581 |
| 2005 | 15,223 |
| 2006 | 19,343 |
| 2007 | 21,968 |
| 2008 | 22,982 |
| 2009 | 23,183 |
| 2010 | 22,555 |
| 2011 | 21,353 |
| 2012 | 19,648 |
| 2013 | 17,451 |
| 2014 | 15,085 |
| 2015 | 12,840 |
| 2016 | 10,641 |
| 2017 | 8,378 |
| 2018 | 6,521 |
| 2019 | 4,982 |
| 2020 | 3,993 |
| 2021 | 3,482 |
| 2022 | 2,967 |
| 2023 | 2,547 |
| 2024 | 2,138 |
| 2025 | 1,880 |
| 2026 | 1,811 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Mazda RX-8 MOT reliability
In 2025, 68.1% of Mazda RX-8 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mazda RX-8s tested pass 59.0% of the time, so the Mazda RX-8 does better than average for its age, by 9.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 67.1%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Mazda RX-8 vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mazda RX-8 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 67.4% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 69.4% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Mazda RX-8 MOT failures
Noise, emissions and leaks is the most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT, appearing on 38.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.6% of Mazda RX-8 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 38.3% |
| Suspension | 35.5% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.2% |
| Brakes | 22.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.3% |
| Visibility | 12.7% |
| Tyres | 12.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Mazda RX-8 MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Mazda RX-8 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction”, on 15.0% of 814 failed tests. 55.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.0% |
| Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.7% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.2% |
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 9.5% |
| Catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 7.7% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 7.6% |
| Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.0% |
| Emissions not tested: unable to be completed Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 12.0% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 10.4% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.2% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.3% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.2% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 6.0% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 5.7% |
| Flexible brake hoses: slight corrosion to ferrule Brakes | 4.0% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Mazda RX-8 by year
The 2007 Mazda RX-8 has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | – | 1,163 | 67.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Mazda RX-8 annual mileage
The average Mazda RX-8 covers 2,604 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 15–19 years | 2,705 |
| 20+ years | 2,409 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Mazda RX-8 registrations over time
Registrations of Mazda RX-8s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 8,955 in 2004. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 1,868 |
| ’04 | 8,955 |
| ’05 | 4,867 |
| ’06 | 4,563 |
| ’07 | 3,018 |
| ’08 | 1,317 |
| ’09 | 622 |
| ’10 | 165 |
| ’11 | 33 |
| ’12 | 1 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 1 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 1 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 1 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 1 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Mazda RX-8 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 1,923 Mazda RX-8s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.4% have an engine of 2,601cc to 2,700cc.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 1,912 licensed | 99.4% |
| Other sizes 11 licensed | 0.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Mazda RX-8 fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mazda RX-8 from 2004 to 2011. On the NEDC test (listings 2004 to 2011), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 24.6 to 26.7 mpg, with CO2 of 267 to 299 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 petrol | 24.6–26.7 | 267–299 | 2004–2011 | Euro 4 | 7 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “RX-8”, “RX-8 R3”, “RX - 8”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Mazda RX-8 safety recalls
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls for the Mazda RX-8 since 1992, the first in 2004. The most recent was launched on 13 December 2021.
All 8 Mazda RX-8 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mazda RX-8. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Compare the Mazda RX-8 with other Mazda models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda RX-8 | 1,811 | −13.3% | 5,602 | 573 | Petrol |
| Mazda 2 | 137,145 | −1.3% | 4,413 | 65 | Petrol |
| Mazda 3 | 106,844 | −1.9% | 5,722 | 92 | Petrol |
| Mazda CX-5 | 91,557 | +5.0% | 1,771 | 103 | Petrol |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78,233 | −2.4% | 35,069 | 113 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 7,413 RX-8 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 2,554 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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