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R888 MYC

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,791 mi
Last recorded60,791 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 MYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,791 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty button missing on dash, can still be operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion around front exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2024 60,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty button missing on dash, can still be operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion around front exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,815 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,230 miles

under side covered in waxoil

under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

engine cover

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge plus also on 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,241 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has been modified

front brake discs worn on inner surface

rear brake pads are wearing low

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 5 Nov 2013 28,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper melted due to rear exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2012 24,637 miles

some judder on front brakes

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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R888 MYC is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R888 MYC, 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 R888 MYC registered?

R888 MYC is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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