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X888 REW

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,321 mi
Last recorded41,321 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX888 REW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 40,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 38,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 35,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 31,506 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 31,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 29,703 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,145 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 28,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,648 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,629 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 19,214 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,820 miles

wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,336 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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X888 REW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X888 REW, 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 X888 REW registered?

X888 REW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is X888 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X888 REW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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