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EO59 WDZ

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 WDZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,112 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 70,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 67,156 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,338 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 62,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,699 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 61,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 59,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,991 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 53,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,374 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 47,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 41,249 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,627 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 36,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 29,510 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 24,488 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)

both front tyres wearing bald on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,975 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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EO59 WDZ 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 66.7%.

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 EO59 WDZ, 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 EO59 WDZ registered?

EO59 WDZ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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