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YR09 YDA

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,464 mi
Last recorded33,464 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YDA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,464 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 33,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Pads worn . (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,498 miles

Engine plastics making a full inspection difficult

Rear tyres worn

Undercarriage/suspension components and brake pipes all heavily and recently black undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,903 miles

Heavily undersealed in some areas preventing full inspection of brake, suspension components and prescribed areas.

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 29,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads at minimum limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 27,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads borderline! (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 25,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs pitted

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 21,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,074 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR09 YDA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YDA, 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 YR09 YDA registered?

YR09 YDA is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 YDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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