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EO09 FXK

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,629 mi
Last recorded93,629 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 FXK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 93,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 93,589 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 91,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 90,552 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 79,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm 225 / 40 R 19 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear condensation in light unit

Fail 30 Mar 2021 79,017 miles

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

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

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

Battery light staying on

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

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

Offside Front Unable to spin up due to brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm 225 / 40 R 19 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear condensation in light unit

Pass 3 Apr 2020 72,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,174 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,363 miles

exhaust rear clamp corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

oil leak (border line pass)

rear tyre valves deteriorated

rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,867 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,685 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 56,685 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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 23 Apr 2015 52,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,965 miles

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

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

offside engine mounting collapsed

Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,765 miles

presented to testing station oil level at minimum

stone damage screen

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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EO09 FXK is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO09 FXK, 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 EO09 FXK registered?

EO09 FXK is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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