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VX55 VJM

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,272 mi
Last recorded54,272 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VJM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 54,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,758 miles

engine management light lit

Fail 4 Apr 2017 45,578 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rest of front ones low (3.5.1g)

engine management light lit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,812 miles

Offside Front brake has slight drag may req att soon

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusty (3.5.1i)

engine mill light on

interior mirror missing

trays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes slightley binding

both headlights discoloured

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

ONLY TEMPERY REPAIR TO BATTERY CLAMP NEW BOLT / CLAMP REQ

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 37,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre soft / flat

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers split

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,055 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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VX55 VJM is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VX55 VJM, 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 VX55 VJM registered?

VX55 VJM is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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