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AV09 HBL

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,117 mi
Last recorded69,117 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HBL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,577 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 62,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened DETERIORATED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 57,118 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 53,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2018 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2017 49,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 44,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,369 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 23,233 miles

o/s/f tyre is slightly perished.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 23,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre valve stems are deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has ageing cracks but no cord/ply could be seen at time of test.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV09 HBL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV09 HBL, 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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AV09 HBL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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