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R3 VSF

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,603 mi
Last recorded40,603 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 VSF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 40,603 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 40,603 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 39,610 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 38,936 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,087 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 31,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,771 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 11,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R3 VSF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

R3 VSF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is R3 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 VSF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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