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HGZ 700

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,963 mi
Last recorded52,963 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGZ 700
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 52,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 50,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,589 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,034 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,649 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 35,645 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,214 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 25 Feb 2017 31,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,097 miles

nearside rear and nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 22,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,303 miles

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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HGZ 700 is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HGZ 700, 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 HGZ 700 registered?

HGZ 700 is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is HGZ 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGZ 700 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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