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WJ09 WWL

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 WWL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,324 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp rusted away system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2022 53,339 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,102 miles

Undertray & engine cover fiitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 51,693 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,373 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 46,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 43,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,737 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs rusty

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,292 miles

Front brake discs scored

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs scored

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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WJ09 WWL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ09 WWL, 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 WJ09 WWL registered?

WJ09 WWL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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