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GF09 YMR

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,026 mi
Last recorded64,026 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 YMR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,026 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,435 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 62,406 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,669 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked (Dot code 10) and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracked (Dot code 10) and wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Underbody guards fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,548 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,239 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 27,863 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,213 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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GF09 YMR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF09 YMR, 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 GF09 YMR registered?

GF09 YMR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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