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FG09 KWM

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,490 mi
Last recorded61,490 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 KWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,490 miles

coolant light on dash

offside front tyre side wall damage

offside front wheel damage by bead

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 22 Aug 2018 61,490 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant light on dash

offside front tyre side wall damage

offside front wheel damage by bead

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber casing looks dirt/oily but cant see any sign of leaks from shock

Nearside indicator side repeater lens broken but lens covered with tape protecting it from sharp edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 57,546 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber casing looks dirt/oily but cant see any sign of leaks from shock

Nearside indicator side repeater lens broken but lens covered with tape protecting it from sharp edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 18 strongly advise (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

damage to nsf wing

nsf indicator lens damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,834 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,058 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 KWM is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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