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DG09 UFP

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,157 mi
Last recorded88,157 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 UFP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 88,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2020 78,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 75,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 71,173 miles

Nearside Unable to properly check sill as plastic trim fitted

Offside Unable to properly check sill as plastic trim fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 71,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken Bilstein shockers fitted (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Unable to properly check sill as plastic trim fitted

Offside Unable to properly check sill as plastic trim fitted

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

Pass 15 May 2017 67,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 64,773 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 43,670 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 43,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 30,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,995 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 21,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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
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DG09 UFP is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG09 UFP, 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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DG09 UFP is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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