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GU09 PYA

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,943 mi
Last recorded71,943 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f wheel slight brake bind

undercovers fitted makking inspection difficult

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,241 miles

n/s head lamp image deteriorating

rear tyres wearing

undercovers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,445 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

plastic sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

rear exhaust clamp deteriating

rear tyres wearing

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,249 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 67,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,852 miles

rear brake pads wearing down

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,868 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing down

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake pads wearing down

underside, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 54,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,428 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have slight cracking.

headlight aims at upper level advise adj.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,994 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have slight cracking.

headlight aims at upper level advise adj.

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 PYA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 GU09 PYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU09 PYA registered?

GU09 PYA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is GU09 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 PYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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