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GJ09 VRN

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VRN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 107,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 107,872 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,090 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 103,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,089 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,648 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,442 miles

exhaust clamp center to rear is broken but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,179 miles

All tyres stepped on inner edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,831 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 VRN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

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

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