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YD59 GBZ

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,019 mi
Last recorded45,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 GBZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 45,019 miles

General Underside Corrosion/ Wax oil on vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,030 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,916 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 41,046 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 39,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,712 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp deteriorated/corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,989 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 30,801 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 30,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre bad punture

Pass 22 Dec 2016 29,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 14,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,226 miles

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

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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YD59 GBZ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YD59 GBZ, 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 YD59 GBZ registered?

YD59 GBZ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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