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SL09 HSV

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,841 mi
Last recorded69,841 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 HSV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,841 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 69,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 55,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all four droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

suspension chassis slight corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2019 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

suspension chassis slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 anti-roll bar link "creaking"

Fail 29 Jun 2018 42,243 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 anti-roll bar link "creaking"

battery fitted to vehicle is faulty and a slave battery was utilised during test

exhaust deteriorated on rear fixing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,030 miles

front tyres cracking in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 12 Jul 2017 40,030 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front tyres cracking in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear exhaust clamp corroded

rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,708 miles

Front brake pads worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,281 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2015 31,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 20,562 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 20,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 16,207 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Aug 2012 9,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,286 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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SL09 HSV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL09 HSV, 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 SL09 HSV registered?

SL09 HSV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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