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CA09 MHF

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,811 mi
Last recorded62,811 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 MHF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 62,811 miles

Some corrosion to most front and rear steering and suspension components.

Fail 8 May 2026 62,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some corrosion to most front and rear steering and suspension components.

Pass 9 May 2025 62,217 miles

Some corrosion to most steering and suspension components.

Pass 16 May 2024 60,447 miles

Some surface corrosion to most steering, brake and suspension components.

Fail 16 May 2024 60,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Some surface corrosion to most steering, brake and suspension components.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,781 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on suspension components

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 59,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut showing inner cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

* Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges *

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on suspension components

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,862 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 57,859 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,244 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

off side park brake effort poor

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,579 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 46,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust clamp broken/corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 37,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2013 27,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot full

headlamp wash not working

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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CA09 MHF 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 66.7%.

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 CA09 MHF, 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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CA09 MHF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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