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FG09 KWP

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 KWP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 71,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,913 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle struggling to idle properly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour Blue lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,141 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 64,845 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 64,845 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wont release (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 64,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,113 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 41,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 38,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,736 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,199 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 KWP is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWP, 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 FG09 KWP registered?

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

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