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SW09 UOY

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 56,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded.

whole underside of vehicle cover in underseal.

Fail 8 Nov 2025 56,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits emissions test faild (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and nearside inner body sills badly corroded/large holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and nearside inner body sills badly corroded/large holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine serious oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded +vehicle under side has a serious corrosion

Front metal back plate badly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and nearside front suspension struts lower bushes deteriorated/perishrd (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear deives shafts corroded

engine oil level very low (strong advice)

engine over heating warning lamp indicate fault

Front and rear suspensions components badly rusted/corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,476 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,334 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 54,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,941 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened rear slightly modified (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,027 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 44,781 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 40,756 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Rear exhaust clamp showing signs of corrosion

all tyres at 3mm

Pass 30 May 2016 34,777 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 27,995 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

osr brakes binding

Pass 23 May 2014 20,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine temp light on

Fail 21 May 2014 20,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine temp light on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,379 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 13,379 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 10,445 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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SW09 UOY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW09 UOY, 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 SW09 UOY registered?

SW09 UOY is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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