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VO59 WDV

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,564 mi
Last recorded79,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 WDV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 79,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits All Readings Out of Range Emission Test Abandoned (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 79,514 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 62,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,127 miles

rear exhaust clamp rusted thru

Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,561 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 46,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,290 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 14,274 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,371 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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VO59 WDV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO59 WDV, 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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VO59 WDV is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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