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VX09 YCF

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 YCF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 105,090 miles

oil residue oil cooler and engine areas

Fail 6 Mar 2025 103,527 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipework - on limit now (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between centre section and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between centre section and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps poor connection (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between centre section and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,842 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.69% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 257ppm (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 79,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front & offside rear tyres have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 62,268 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked within swept area's (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,899 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 52,899 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 52,272 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear join clamp is deteriorating

front wipers are deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear position lamp has LED's not illuminating - not less than 50%

Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,891 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 25,683 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 25,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 17,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 17,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 7,779 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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VX09 YCF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VX09 YCF, 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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VX09 YCF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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