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EA59 HVU

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 HVU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,332 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 72,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,532 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various points on underside including suspension

Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to various points on underside including suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 60,935 miles

Engine covers,under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,727 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 59,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 59,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and worn, inner sides more so (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush incorrectly located, no play detected

Nearside Rear bodywork corroded, no sharp edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear both wheels binding when rotated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perishing (4.1.E.1)

coolant level warning light illuminated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,496 miles

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

nearside front tyre split to side walls

wipers deteriated

Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,657 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,556 miles

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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EA59 HVU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA59 HVU, 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 EA59 HVU registered?

EA59 HVU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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