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LB58 BUA

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,339 mi
Last recorded119,339 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 BUA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 119,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 112,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 105,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 82,359 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 82,352 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 72,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 39,799 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 32,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 23,040 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre starting to perish between tread

Offside front tyre starting to perish between tread

Rear exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 23,040 miles

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

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre starting to perish between tread

Offside front tyre starting to perish between tread

Rear exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LB58 BUA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB58 BUA, 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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LB58 BUA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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