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WLZ 7380

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,374 mi
Last recorded67,374 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 7380
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,374 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 67,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 67,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp levelling device broken

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,229 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear shock absorber has no visual leak but has been painted over with.

the brakes have passedthe brake test but early replacement of all disks to be advised

Fail 1 Dec 2017 64,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

the brakes have passedthe brake test but early replacement of all disks to be advised

Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,998 miles

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

exhaust clamps and mounts corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,985 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust clamps and mounts corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,147 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators,And wearing on inside edge

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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WLZ 7380 is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WLZ 7380, 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 WLZ 7380 registered?

WLZ 7380 is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 January 2009.

Is WLZ 7380 safe to buy?

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