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MF59 FUM

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,534 mi
Last recorded70,534 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 FUM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,534 miles

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

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,101 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

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))

Rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (discs pitted) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 14 Sep 2018 64,294 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (discs pitted) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,121 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,006 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 38,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,633 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 30,633 miles

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

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

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 9 Sep 2013 23,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,982 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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MF59 FUM is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF59 FUM, 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 MF59 FUM registered?

MF59 FUM is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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