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W111 RXB

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,212 mi
Last recorded66,212 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 62,330 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 49,554 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 47,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,114 miles

both front upper arms inner front bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2019 42,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper arm bush starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 39,667 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 39,667 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,272 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 31,428 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 31,428 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,248 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,938 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 20,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 14,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

m.i.l. light on (engine management)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,162 miles

Rear 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.

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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W111 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 W111 RXB, 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 W111 RXB registered?

W111 RXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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