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Y2 MMO

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 MMO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,889 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,693 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 74,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 66,281 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,277 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,726 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,726 miles

both front tyres cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 54,937 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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Y2 MMO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y2 MMO, 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 Y2 MMO registered?

Y2 MMO is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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