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LP09 DDY

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,542 mi
Last recorded48,542 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP09 DDY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,542 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight deteriorated

Underbody and components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 48,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,712 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 45,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 40,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective fouling tunnel (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 40,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective fouling tunnel (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 33,236 miles

Nearside Front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,246 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 32,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,095 miles

child safety seats fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust centre section to rear silencer joint clamp heavy corrosion and corroded thin

nearside front tyre worn to 2.2mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,582 miles

Childs safety seat fitted to o/s/rear belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,475 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn on inner surface

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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LP09 DDY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LP09 DDY, 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 LP09 DDY registered?

LP09 DDY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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