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AK09 YUV

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,239 mi
Last recorded51,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 51,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2014 44,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STRONGLY ADVISE:offside front tyre perished and badly worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

STRONGLY ADVISE:offside front tyre perished and badly worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,109 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 25,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AK09 YUV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 42,179 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK09 YUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK09 YUV registered?

AK09 YUV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AK09 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 YUV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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