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EN09 FVU

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN09 FVU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 59,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,167 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,426 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 52,611 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low warning light on

underside corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,392 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,103 miles

all tyres have light surface cracks

clamp to rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 38,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,722 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 35,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,701 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,741 miles

advise front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,741 miles

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

advise front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,342 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise n/s/f tyre tread worn uneven on inner edge advise o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,864 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EN09 FVU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EN09 FVU, 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 EN09 FVU registered?

EN09 FVU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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