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RX08 RAG

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,881 mi
Last recorded62,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,881 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 59,353 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 59,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 54,623 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 54,623 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 May 2021 46,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,680 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,093 miles

N/S REAR TYRE IS AT MINIMUM 1.6 MM/STRONG ADVISE MONITOR

both front tyres 2.5 mm n/s devoid of tread at inner edge/o/s very low tread at inner edge

o/s front engine mounting weak

o/s r tyre 2.0 mm near minimum both rear tyres near devoid of tread

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 28,093 miles

N/S REAR TYRE IS AT MINIMUM 1.6 MM/STRONG ADVISE MONITOR

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 2.5 mm n/s devoid of tread at inner edge/o/s very low tread at inner edge

o/s front engine mounting weak

o/s r tyre 2.0 mm near minimum both rear tyres near devoid of tread

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,288 miles

offside engine mounting collapsed

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,988 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 15,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 14,192 miles

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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RX08 RAG is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 RX08 RAG, 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 RAG registered?

RX08 RAG is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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