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GL09 BFE

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 BFE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,610 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn/unable to view fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,688 miles

non standard front reg plate fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2018 62,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

none standard size number plate fitted to the front

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,708 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,485 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 26,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,226 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
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GL09 BFE is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL09 BFE, 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 GL09 BFE registered?

GL09 BFE is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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