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K999 LRN

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 LRN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 96,409 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,081 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 87,072 miles

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

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2021 77,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,193 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 74,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,331 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 63,530 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,259 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

emissions not tested due to heavy oil leak and warning light on

heavy oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,187 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 48,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,888 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 42,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,617 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,111 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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K999 LRN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K999 LRN, 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 K999 LRN registered?

K999 LRN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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