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YD09 LXR

2009 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,384 mi
Last recorded60,384 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 LXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,384 miles

Coolant light on

Offside Front Wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 12 Jul 2021 59,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 59,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,220 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside & nearside rear Tyre's on 2.5mm

offside front seat has very slight movement

Fail 5 Jun 2018 57,201 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front both brake discs slightly worn & pitted from inner face

offside & nearside rear Tyre's on 2.5mm

Pass 30 May 2017 52,548 miles

Rear Brake pads is slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2016 45,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,956 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,461 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,669 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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YD09 LXR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXR, 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 YD09 LXR registered?

YD09 LXR is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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