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HG09 UWU

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,857 mi
Last recorded110,857 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 UWU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,003 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,325 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking gasses

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 96,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking gasses

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 96,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face & offside front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,382 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,032 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 52,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 49,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,333 miles

both front discs slightly pitted on inner sides

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,763 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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HG09 UWU 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG09 UWU, 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 HG09 UWU registered?

HG09 UWU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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