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FG09 WFN

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,249 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,405 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 75,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,116 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,116 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 59,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 53,960 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering column uj is very corroded

suspension components are very corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 53,174 miles

Lower Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable column universal joint (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2017 51,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges

plastic covers fitted to parts of outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,443 miles

plastic covers fitted to part of outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2015 47,248 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to part of outer sill not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2014 38,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 May 2014 38,535 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,775 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 30,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,849 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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FG09 WFN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WFN, 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 WFN registered?

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

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