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105,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil residue oil cooler and engine areas
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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%
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
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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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