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MJ09 PZE

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,363 mi
Last recorded70,363 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 PZE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,363 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2024 60,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 59,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 54,658 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 54,658 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 54,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,774 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 46,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,883 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 34,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,733 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 20,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bridgestone 225x40r19 89w

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,271 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 20,271 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,940 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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MJ09 PZE 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 MJ09 PZE, 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 MJ09 PZE registered?

MJ09 PZE is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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