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V980 XUB

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 XUB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 109,456 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 109,432 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to complete as exhaust has a hole having effect on emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached drop link detached from ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,890 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 107,890 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,495 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,491 miles

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

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

rear axle pinion seal leaking.

Pass 15 May 2012 44,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak from rear diff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V980 XUB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V980 XUB, 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 V980 XUB registered?

V980 XUB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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