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YK09 ZNN

2009 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,238 mi
Last recorded49,238 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 ZNN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 49,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly dragging

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle showing slight corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear box exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 46,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,376 miles

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 27 Mar 2023 45,370 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deterirating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deterirating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deterirating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush deterirating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 35,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,899 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 6,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,111 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
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YK09 ZNN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK09 ZNN, 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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YK09 ZNN is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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