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MHZ 3800

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,195 mi
Last recorded54,195 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 3800
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 54,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,765 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,075 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,480 miles

Heat shield arround cat slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2019 40,270 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 32,500 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit / sidewall badly cut

n/s/r tyre on legal limit /worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit / worn on both edges

various under body suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 27,514 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 27,514 miles

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

washer fluid level low

Pass 20 May 2016 23,895 miles

Nearside Rear deterioration to drop link dust covers

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded to inner surfaces

Pass 22 May 2015 21,509 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 21,509 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 18,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,120 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)

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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MHZ 3800 is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MHZ 3800, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHZ 3800 registered?

MHZ 3800 is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is MHZ 3800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHZ 3800 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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