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VU09 OPO

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,728 mi
Last recorded77,728 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 OPO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 77,728 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,207 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,293 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,156 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 63,146 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 63,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little to no effort recorded on RBT (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Little or no effort recorded on RBT (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to rotate road wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Alloy wheel spacers fitted at time of test

Exhaust heat protection in very poor condition/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper & lower gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper & lower gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer exhaust clamp broken/rotten - Exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake cable appears to be seized but has passed brake test

emissions fluctuating on CO

Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,207 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,207 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,780 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 30,742 miles

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2014 27,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 23,706 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 16,721 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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VU09 OPO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU09 OPO, 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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VU09 OPO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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