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EY09 LHW

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,381 mi
Last recorded37,381 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 LHW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 37,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 30,092 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 30,092 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 29,638 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 28,929 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 28,923 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,170 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 27,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 22,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,873 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2014 19,105 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,007 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,666 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
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EY09 LHW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY09 LHW, 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 EY09 LHW registered?

EY09 LHW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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