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AV09 LVL

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,540 miles

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated & slightly loose

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes deteriorated none resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 92,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated & slightly loose

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes deteriorated none resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 83,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,106 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 80,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both dipped beams had no pattern. Lenses polished at VTS and patterns restored. Aims checked and confirmed ok (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 65,147 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,352 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,522 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 54,522 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,229 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,870 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 30,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LVL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVL, 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 AV09 LVL registered?

AV09 LVL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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