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FE59 RAU

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,251 mi
Last recorded62,251 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 RAU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 62,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 56,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,601 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,014 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,341 miles

both rear tyres close to limit n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 17,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 7,693 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 7,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,916 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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FE59 RAU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FE59 RAU, 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 FE59 RAU registered?

FE59 RAU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is FE59 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 RAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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