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WR09 FCC

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,248 mi
Last recorded65,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 FCC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,248 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear exhaust clamp rusting away

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2025 63,722 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear exhaust clamp rusting away

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,146 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust clamp rusting away

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2024 61,142 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust clamp rusting away

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 58,315 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Various corrosion under vehicle and on components

Fail 14 Jun 2023 58,123 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Various corrosion under vehicle and on components

Pass 1 Jul 2022 55,065 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

plastic under covers obscuring views

Pass 23 Jun 2021 51,332 miles

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

n/s/f brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damaged

plastic sill covers obscuring view

Pass 6 Jul 2020 48,051 miles

both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,241 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached It is detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,716 miles

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

both front tyre side walls slight damage

Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,011 miles

Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 40,008 miles

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

Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Tyre's worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,499 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to both front inner brake discs.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,751 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)

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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WR09 FCC is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR09 FCC, 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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WR09 FCC is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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