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YD59 FUU

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

23,379 mi
Last recorded23,379 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 23,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 21,668 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 21,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,221 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 19,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 17,351 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 17,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r19 w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r19 w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 16,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,353 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 14,475 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 13,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,718 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 11,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,119 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,572 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 7,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YD59 FUU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD59 FUU, 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 YD59 FUU registered?

YD59 FUU is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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