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SK59 ZXS

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,580 mi
Last recorded61,580 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 ZXS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,580 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 61,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 51,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,936 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 47,856 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible all sharp edges (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible all sharp edges (5.2.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 43,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 41,747 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 41,747 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,209 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both chassis rails corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 38,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both chassis rails corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,277 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 20,823 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 18,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 18,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,510 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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SK59 ZXS is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK59 ZXS, 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 SK59 ZXS registered?

SK59 ZXS is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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