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HS03 OPY

2009 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,655 mi
Last recorded57,655 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OPY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,655 miles

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, inner arches and suspension components

Fail 5 Jun 2024 57,529 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

has slight corrosion under body, sills, inner arches and suspension components

Fail 21 Feb 2024 57,493 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering stiff on turning to right

Pass 2 May 2018 57,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 57,085 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2017 56,288 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)

Fail 16 May 2017 56,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 55,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,974 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,766 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,999 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)

Offside front disc slightly pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,813 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,772 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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HS03 OPY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HS03 OPY, 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 HS03 OPY registered?

HS03 OPY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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