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FY59 WYV

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,908 mi
Last recorded83,908 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WYV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,908 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 83,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 71,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,564 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 67,564 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheel hard to turn by hand

offside wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WYV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 FY59 WYV, 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 WYV registered?

FY59 WYV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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