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LJ09 NKA

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,966 mi
Last recorded72,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 NKA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 72,966 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,046 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,936 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 68,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,613 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 68,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,389 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 68,389 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator offside front pads on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/f brake pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,048 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,082 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 42,082 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,433 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,825 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,266 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 26,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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LJ09 NKA 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 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 LJ09 NKA, 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 LJ09 NKA registered?

LJ09 NKA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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