2009 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · AV59 DBU
2009 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 160,663 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AV59 DBU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 160,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV59 DBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mazda Rx-8 (AV59 DBU) between September 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AV59 DBU Mileage History
- 28/09/201252,363 mi
- 28/09/201252,363 mi
- 13/09/201367,100 mi+14,737 mi
- 05/09/201483,329 mi+16,229 mi
- 24/09/2015101,404 mi+18,075 mi
- 30/09/2016115,431 mi+14,027 mi
- 15/08/2017123,550 mi+8,119 mi
- 09/08/2018128,279 mi+4,729 mi
- 19/07/2019133,059 mi+4,780 mi
- 14/08/2020140,112 mi+7,053 mi
- 10/08/2021146,097 mi+5,985 mi
- 03/10/2022149,334 mi+3,237 mi
- 01/12/2023153,127 mi+3,793 mi
- 05/04/2025157,080 mi+3,953 mi
- 29/04/2026160,663 mi+3,583 mi
Average of roughly 7,974 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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