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EO09 YLZ

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,946 mi
Last recorded13,946 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 13,946 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 13,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 13,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 12,993 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 12,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 11,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 11,077 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,926 miles

All four tyres cracking

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 May 2018 9,096 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

All four tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 8,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 6,737 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 6,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 6,737 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,087 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 5,087 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 4,348 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 3,536 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 3,536 miles

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

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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EO09 YLZ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO09 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

EO09 YLZ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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