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T12 RXB

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,242 mi
Last recorded102,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 102,242 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 94,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 83,023 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Lower Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 74,051 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 69,285 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 69,267 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 64,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wiper smearing

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre starting to perrish

offside front tyre wall has cut in it

Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre starting to perrish

offside front tyre wall has cut in it

Pass 18 Mar 2013 19,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Mar 2013 19,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,654 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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T12 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T12 RXB, 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 T12 RXB registered?

T12 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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