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LB58 BVJ

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,303 mi
Last recorded100,303 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 BVJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 100,303 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 94,629 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 94,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,748 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 93,731 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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full length of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full length of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,112 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 90,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,061 miles

slight judder when turning steering wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,207 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,093 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,480 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 39,118 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,374 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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LB58 BVJ 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 77.8%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 February 2009.

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