2009 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Petrol · WK09 WZG
2009 Mazda RX-8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 66,872 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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WK09 WZG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2021
- 66,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK09 WZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mazda Rx-8 (WK09 WZG) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2021 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sliver bolts in black letters (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
WK09 WZG Mileage History
- 09/11/202166,870 mi
- 12/11/202166,872 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 238 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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