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RE09 FNL

2009 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,563 mi
Last recorded38,563 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda RX-842,179 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FNL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 38,563 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 38,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 28,684 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,588 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 28,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres cracking in tread.

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,783 miles

2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underbody components not considered excessive

Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ns front wiper blade slightly smeering

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs pitted approx 50% on inner face

rear discs pitting slightly

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas / items

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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RE09 FNL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE09 FNL, 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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What year was RE09 FNL registered?

RE09 FNL is a 2009 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is RE09 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 FNL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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