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L66 RXR

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,512 mi
Last recorded80,512 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 RXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,512 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 80,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 72,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,785 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,519 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 51,737 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,039 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 47,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 33,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,822 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 18,846 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,448 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
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L66 RXR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L66 RXR, 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 L66 RXR registered?

L66 RXR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is L66 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 RXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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