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GBSW09UOY

MAZDA RX-8

2009 · WHITE · PETROL · 56,255 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-01-04● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition18 MOT tests · 12 passed

MOT History — 18 tests · 12 passed · 6 failed

PASS5 January 2026
56,255 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYfront and rear suspension corroded.
  • ADVISORYwhole underside of vehicle cover in underseal.
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL8 November 2025
56,168 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROil leaking excessively from engine serious oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYengine oil level very low (strong advice)
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits emissions test faild (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and nearside inner body sills badly corroded/large holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and nearside inner body sills badly corroded/large holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront and rear suspensions components badly rusted/corroded
  • ADVISORYFront metal back plate badly corroded
  • ADVISORYengine over heating warning lamp indicate fault
  • MAJOROffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront and rear sub-frame badly rusted/corroded +vehicle under side has a serious corrosion
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and nearside front suspension struts lower bushes deteriorated/perishrd (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYboth rear deives shafts corroded
PASS3 December 2024
54,476 mi
PASS23 October 2023
54,334 mi
FAIL23 October 2023
54,334 mi
  • MAJORBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
PASS3 December 2021
51,329 mi
PASS11 March 2020
50,941 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened rear slightly modified (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel slightly binding
  • ADVISORYrear exhaust clamp rusty
  • MINORWindscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))
PASS9 August 2018
45,027 mi
FAIL28 May 2018
44,781 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS30 May 2017
40,756 mi
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust clamp showing signs of corrosion
  • ADVISORYNearside Front drop link has slight play
  • ADVISORYall tyres at 3mm
PASS30 May 2016
34,777 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASS30 May 2015
27,995 mi
FAIL29 May 2015
27,995 mi
  • FAILFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDosr brakes binding
PASS23 May 2014
20,413 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDengine temp light on
FAIL21 May 2014
20,413 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDengine temp light on
PASS24 April 2013
13,379 mi
FAIL24 April 2013
13,379 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
PASS9 May 2012
10,445 mi

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MAZDA
Model
RX-8
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,616 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-05
CO₂ emissions
299 g/km
Tax due
2026-06-30
MOT expiry
2027-01-04
Recorded mileage
56,255 mi

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