2009 Mazda RX8 R3 2.6L Petrol · RE59 PZM

The most recent MOT, dated 2 April 2025, was a clean pass at 76,586 mi with no defects recorded. This mirrors the outcome of the four earlier tests (2024, 2023, 2022 and 2020), all of which also passed without any recorded issues. The pattern is therefore completely stable – there are no emerging or recurring faults evident in the MOT data. At 76,586 mi the car is about 17 years old, giving an average of roughly 4,500 mi per year. That mileage is well below the typical usage for a vehicle of this age, which suggests the car has either been driven lightly or has spent long periods off the road. Light use can mean less wear on consumables such as brakes, tyres, clutch and suspension components. Conversely, extended idle periods can lead to ageing of seals, rubber hoses, the battery and corrosion on the chassis, so the low mileage alone does not guarantee low wear. Overall the MOT trend looks neither worsening nor improving – it is simply flat, with no recorded defects over the past six years. The absence of advisories or failures is a positive sign, but the data set is limited to MOT results; it does not reveal any hidden mechanical problems. What to check in person - Inspect the condition of the tyres (tread depth, side‑wall cracks) and confirm they have been rotated and replaced as needed.