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YD09 LXB

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,257 mi
Last recorded80,257 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 77,928 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,852 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 71,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all rubbers cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 69,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,117 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNERS OF ALL BRAKE DISC'S

Fail 14 Feb 2018 63,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON INNERS OF ALL BRAKE DISC'S

Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YD09 LXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White 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 YD09 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD09 LXB registered?

YD09 LXB is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YD09 LXB 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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