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GJ59 RPO

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,062 mi
Last recorded26,062 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 RPO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 26,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,105 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 25,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,380 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 23,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 21,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,557 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 19,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,396 miles

offside rear antiroll link slight play in ball joint

wipers poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,881 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 13,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,739 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 11,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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GJ59 RPO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GJ59 RPO, 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 GJ59 RPO registered?

GJ59 RPO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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