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S13 OTY

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,888 mi
Last recorded76,888 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 OTY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 76,888 miles

corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,245 miles

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

corrosion to various rear suspension components not excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,474 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 75,474 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,851 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 73,846 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 73,832 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak

Fail 5 Nov 2020 73,737 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 70,919 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deep splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in inner sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,811 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 50,811 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 50,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,454 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 31,167 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 31,167 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 26,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 26,168 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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S13 OTY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S13 OTY, 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 S13 OTY registered?

S13 OTY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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