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MF59 NMU

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,218 mi
Last recorded40,218 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 NMU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 40,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,663 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 28,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,199 miles

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

Near side wiper blade spliting

Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 4,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 4,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 4,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 NMU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

MF59 NMU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is MF59 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 NMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF59 NMU have outstanding finance?

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