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R55 RXB

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,141 mi
Last recorded48,141 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 48,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,785 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,888 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 36,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,183 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside edge (3.5.1i)

Under body heavy undersealed and unable to inspect brake pipes and other components properly

Pass 25 Mar 2016 30,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexipipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 30,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexipipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 23,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 16,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R55 RXB 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 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 R55 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 R55 RXB registered?

R55 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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