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SP59 ZXK

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,983 mi
Last recorded54,983 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 ZXK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,983 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 54,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers,under trays, and sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 49,499 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

engine covers,under trays, and sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 47,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,172 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 42,171 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,829 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,573 miles

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

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,069 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 22,066 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,650 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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SP59 ZXK is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP59 ZXK, 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 SP59 ZXK registered?

SP59 ZXK is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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