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FN08 VLT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,548 mi
Last recorded25,548 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 VLT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 24,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 22,923 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,248 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 19,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 18,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 18,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 17,011 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,518 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,604 miles

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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FN08 VLT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 42,719 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 FN08 VLT, 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 18 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN08 VLT registered?

FN08 VLT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FN08 VLT 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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