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SW09 FEF

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,294 mi
Last recorded84,294 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FEF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,763 miles

outer sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 73,036 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 65,100 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 59,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,953 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,945 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,327 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 10kg (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,476 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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SW09 FEF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SW09 FEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW09 FEF registered?

SW09 FEF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SW09 FEF safe to buy?

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