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M1 YLF

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,684 mi
Last recorded113,684 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 YLF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,684 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body, sills corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 113,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,523 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 113,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 112,325 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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.97 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,339 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,339 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,018 miles

Engine Management Light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,854 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,858 miles

n/s washer poor

osf tyre perished

rear exhaust clamp corroded/insecure

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s washer poor

osf tyre perished

rear exhaust clamp corroded/insecure

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,228 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,604 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall spitting cords not exsposed

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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M1 YLF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M1 YLF, 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 M1 YLF registered?

M1 YLF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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