MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VU09 OPO registered?
VU09 OPO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2009.
Is VU09 OPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU09 OPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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