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SH59 OVR

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,481 mi
Last recorded37,481 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 OVR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 37,481 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 37,478 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 36,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 15 Aug 2022 34,777 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,579 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,270 miles

Front crossmember & suspension corroded

Rear suspension & crossmember corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 33,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/F braking before N/S/F (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember & suspension corroded

Rear suspension & crossmember corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 31,964 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and all components surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and components surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,369 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,785 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 26,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 20,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,289 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 16,547 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,508 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2012 12,508 miles

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

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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SH59 OVR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SH59 OVR, 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 SH59 OVR registered?

SH59 OVR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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