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EX09 VXR

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,037 mi
Last recorded87,037 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 VXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 87,037 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 86,039 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,197 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 83,204 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 74,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,709 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on sidewall if punctured

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 58,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on sidewall if punctured

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,182 miles

front disc surface poor

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 19 (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside rear tyres heavily perished on tread

Fail 23 Feb 2015 38,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,727 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 26 Feb 2013 32,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,279 miles

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

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

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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EX09 VXR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX09 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX09 VXR registered?

EX09 VXR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is EX09 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 VXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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