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FY59 GVN

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,675 mi
Last recorded66,675 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GVN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 66,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 64,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 62,012 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 62,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 59,633 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 57,629 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,324 miles

front tyres edges worn

nearside front brakes slightly binding

Fail 30 Mar 2019 53,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres edges worn

nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,212 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 38,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,338 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 28,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,494 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY59 GVN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 FY59 GVN, 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 FY59 GVN registered?

FY59 GVN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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