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88 FYJ

2009 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,456 mi
Last recorded33,456 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 FYJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 33,456 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 31,825 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 31,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 30,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 28,369 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,781 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,841 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 12,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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88 FYJ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 42,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 88 FYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 88 FYJ?

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What year was 88 FYJ registered?

88 FYJ is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is 88 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 FYJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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