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J77 RXB

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,784 mi
Last recorded40,784 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,784 miles

under vehicle covered by substance

Fail 4 Aug 2025 40,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded and poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear - Sleeve is corroded and the rubber bush is splitting / separating away from it. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 40,355 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met,

Pass 20 Nov 2021 38,085 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 35,014 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 33,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 32,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 19 May 2017 26,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,159 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 16,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 11,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 6,777 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 6,777 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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J77 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J77 RXB, 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 J77 RXB registered?

J77 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is J77 RXB safe to buy?

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