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Mazda RX-8 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
79.2% pass rate
from 346 tests in 2021
(46% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.87% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.58% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Emission control equipment (30 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Catalytic converter (53 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.87% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.58% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.29% fail on Washers
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.87% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.87% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition

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