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HJ09 WLA

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,416 mi
Last recorded74,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 WLA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 69,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 65,043 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 61,717 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 61,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive C O too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 60,155 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 60,036 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 60,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 59,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,688 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING

Pass 7 Apr 2017 51,101 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall

offside front tyre cracking up slightly but no ply or cords found

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 51,099 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall

offside front tyre cracking up slightly but no ply or cords found

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,731 miles

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

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

offside wing mirror secured with tape

Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,943 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,943 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,351 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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HJ09 WLA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ09 WLA, 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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HJ09 WLA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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