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WH05 RYK

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,740 mi
Last recorded42,740 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 RYK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 42,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 41,338 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,816 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 38,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 34,743 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,050 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,240 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,186 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 24,796 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,004 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,037 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
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WH05 RYK is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WH05 RYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WH05 RYK registered?

WH05 RYK is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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