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SL09 VHY

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,355 mi
Last recorded51,355 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 51,355 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 49,711 miles

Underside components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,495 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 48,415 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,545 miles

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

Front and rear suspension componenets corroded

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 44,544 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front and rear suspension componenets corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 41,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,466 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 37,295 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,953 miles

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,832 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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SL09 VHY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VHY, 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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SL09 VHY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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