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YE59 DFN

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,781 mi
Last recorded39,781 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 DFN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 38,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,708 miles

Nearside Front tyre possible side wall damage due to being run flat

exhaust non standard and possibly noisier.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,549 miles

Offside Rear antiroll bar link rubbers deteriorated

exhaust noisier than standard

Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,789 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,510 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,753 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 24,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,925 miles

o/s front and o/s and n/s rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint rubbers cracking may soon require replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2014 20,313 miles

front brake pads getting low on material

noticeable wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,994 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

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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YE59 DFN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YE59 DFN, 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 YE59 DFN registered?

YE59 DFN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YE59 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 DFN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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