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RX08 MAT

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,111 mi
Last recorded20,111 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 MAT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly corroded on outer face

Nearside screen wash jet poor

all tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroded & poor on inner face

rear brake pads approx. 75% worn

surface corrosion to suspension & under body

Pass 26 Feb 2018 17,674 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 15,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,722 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 13,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,543 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre's cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2015 12,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyre's cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2014 11,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 9,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,986 miles

Inside of both front brake disks starting to corrode

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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RX08 MAT 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 80%.

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 RX08 MAT, 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 RX08 MAT registered?

RX08 MAT is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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The MOT history for RX08 MAT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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