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YG09 XAW

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,316 mi
Last recorded85,316 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XAW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 85,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,655 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,722 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,919 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))

n s f bumper loose

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,558 miles

front bumper loose

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,152 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,215 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 50,215 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,594 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,537 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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YG09 XAW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG09 XAW, 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 YG09 XAW registered?

YG09 XAW is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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