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GJ09 VPV

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,965 mi
Last recorded68,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VPV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,578 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,443 miles

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

Nail in NSR tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,569 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,480 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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GJ09 VPV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ09 VPV, 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 GJ09 VPV registered?

GJ09 VPV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is GJ09 VPV safe to buy?

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