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GU09 LDF

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,693 mi
Last recorded61,693 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 LDF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,052 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,096 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 51,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 224/45R18 Budget (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2017 46,044 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R18 Budget (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,354 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,801 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,100 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

slight condensation in n/s/r lamp .

Fail 13 Feb 2013 27,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

slight condensation in n/s/r lamp .

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,349 miles

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

slight condensation in n/s/r lamp lens.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight condensation in n/s/r lamp lens.

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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GU09 LDF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU09 LDF, 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 GU09 LDF registered?

GU09 LDF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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