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SL09 LLR

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,591 mi
Last recorded53,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 LLR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 53,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 53,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 50,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,527 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 49,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 44,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 22,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 22,134 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,769 miles

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,306 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 LLR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL09 LLR, 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 LLR registered?

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

Is SL09 LLR safe to buy?

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