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J44 UEY

2009 Mazda RX-8

Purple Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,781 mi
Last recorded70,781 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 UEY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 69,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 69,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,054 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 66,050 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 63,768 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,908 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,637 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,880 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 31,869 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 25,436 miles

advise both front tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2012 18,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 11,365 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 131 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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J44 UEY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Purple with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J44 UEY, 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 J44 UEY registered?

J44 UEY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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