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RX56 XAW

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XAW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 54,654 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 53,207 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,460 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,755 miles

Nearside Front has side wall damage

Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front has side wall damage

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,349 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,405 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,768 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 2,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 1,539 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RX56 XAW 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 RX56 XAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX56 XAW registered?

RX56 XAW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is RX56 XAW safe to buy?

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