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FG09 KWL

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,204 mi
Last recorded73,204 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 KWL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,204 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged / broken and partially missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower side inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 73,180 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades are heavily worn and no longer clear windscreen effectively. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe to catalytic converter joint loose causing a serious leak of gasses. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged / broken and partially missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower side inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,104 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens broken

Fail 27 Sep 2024 73,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front side repeater lens broken

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 72,527 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))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 71,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

under shield fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2022 71,230 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

under shield fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,833 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 53,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 46,913 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,304 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,380 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,380 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Mar 2014 20,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Mar 2013 15,379 miles

both rear brakes binding

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,955 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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FG09 KWL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG09 KWL, 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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FG09 KWL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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