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R3 RXV

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,595 mi
Last recorded62,595 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 62,595 miles

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

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

Steering heavy when turning left

Pass 6 Jan 2025 54,144 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 54,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,341 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,998 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 32,333 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 31,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,717 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 29,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 29,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 26,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 17,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,938 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE .

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

TRACKING .

WIPERS WORN

Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,992 miles

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)

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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R3 RXV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R3 RXV, 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 R3 RXV registered?

R3 RXV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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