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WG58 OHW

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,144 mi
Last recorded68,144 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 OHW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,144 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some surface rust and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 68,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some surface rust and slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 62,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underside slight corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2023 62,634 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion to underside, suspension etc

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front wishbone inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,327 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,032 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,571 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,804 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 41,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,953 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,747 miles

rear inner discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 28,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear inner discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 22,868 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 22,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 16,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,540 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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WG58 OHW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG58 OHW, 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 WG58 OHW registered?

WG58 OHW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 February 2009.

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