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R33 RXB

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

46,021 mi
Last recorded46,021 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 46,021 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 42,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 39,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,548 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,664 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 30,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 28,235 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 24,043 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 21,440 miles

Front Number plate secured with tie wraps.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 18,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 13,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,311 miles

undertrays fitted

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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R33 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R33 RXB, 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 R33 RXB registered?

R33 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is R33 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 RXB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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