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GU09 RFY

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,992 mi
Last recorded54,992 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 RFY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 41,229 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 33,426 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,562 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 28,469 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,442 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 24,442 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,531 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,130 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
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GU09 RFY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

GU09 RFY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is GU09 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 RFY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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