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AO09 VGZ

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,612 mi
Last recorded69,612 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,308 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 57,559 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 57,559 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 53,812 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 53,812 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Detached (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 50,528 miles

slight surface corrosion across various suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 41,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,501 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 31,614 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 31,614 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,582 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces badly worn.

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
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AO09 VGZ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO09 VGZ, 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 AO09 VGZ registered?

AO09 VGZ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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