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WR09 FCL

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,811 mi
Last recorded82,811 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 65,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,381 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres spliting on side walls

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE small split inner side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills with covers not fully checked

Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE small split inner side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills with covers not fully checked

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 FCL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WR09 FCL, 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 WR09 FCL registered?

WR09 FCL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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