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DA59 DXS

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 DXS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 52,835 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 52,823 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,946 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,301 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 50,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 46,012 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,377 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 40,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,464 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has side wall damage.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 36,464 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has side wall damage.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,645 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,114 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 25,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 18,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 18,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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DA59 DXS is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DA59 DXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA59 DXS registered?

DA59 DXS is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is DA59 DXS safe to buy?

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