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YR09 UMF

2009 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UMF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 58,970 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,702 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,702 miles

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

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 Apr 2013 18,752 miles

front disc brake inner faces corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,521 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside face(both sides)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 16,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs corroded on inside face(both sides)

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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YR09 UMF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR09 UMF, 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 YR09 UMF registered?

YR09 UMF is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 UMF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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