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SL09 VGO

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,713 mi
Last recorded38,713 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VGO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,097 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 32,097 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,778 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 29,778 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,966 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 May 2014 23,868 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake imbalance near limit 21%

Fail 17 Jun 2013 21,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front brake imbalance near limit 21%

Pass 27 Apr 2012 18,370 miles

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall

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 VGO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

SL09 VGO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SL09 VGO safe to buy?

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