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FE09 RTX

2009 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,947 mi
Last recorded43,947 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,947 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 43,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 40,429 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 40,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,541 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,781 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 29,781 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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
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FE09 RTX is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE09 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE09 RTX registered?

FE09 RTX is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is FE09 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 RTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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