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FG09 WFM

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,155 mi
Last recorded53,155 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 53,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,307 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 52,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,650 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 50,632 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,150 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,729 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 23,048 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WFM is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

FG09 WFM is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 WFM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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