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BJ59 HVD

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,350 mi
Last recorded36,350 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 HVD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,350 miles

All suspension components/subframe are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 36,331 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All suspension components/subframe are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,091 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear drop link weak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,357 miles

heavy corrosion on front and rear brake discs but retaining brake efficiency

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,229 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,468 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake discs very heavily corroded on inner faces

slight perishing in tread lines of o/s/f tyre

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 23 Apr 2015 25,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake discs very heavily corroded on inner faces

slight perishing in tread lines of o/s/f tyre

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,437 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted & corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge & has a nail in tread area.

Pass 6 Nov 2012
Fail 2 Nov 2012 14,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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BJ59 HVD is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ59 HVD, 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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BJ59 HVD is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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