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LC09 NFV

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,537 mi
Last recorded79,537 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 NFV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,948 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Dampness and mud coating all suspension/steering components

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 56,048 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Dampness and mud coating all suspension/steering components

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension components covered in oil so unable to assess condition

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s also very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension components covered in oil so unable to assess condition

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,501 miles

Offside Rear outer side wall damage

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

Front bad oil leak n/s covering most components

Nearside Front tyre lots of outer side wall damage, and oil contamination inner side wall

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,440 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 35,123 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 34,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,391 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 29 Jun 2013 22,372 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,220 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 13,832 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 13,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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LC09 NFV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC09 NFV, 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 LC09 NFV registered?

LC09 NFV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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