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AE08 FCT

2008 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,726 mi
Last recorded84,726 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mazda RX-842,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 FCT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 84,399 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 30,746 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 30,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,986 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 7 Jun 2013 22,872 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,439 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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AE08 FCT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AE08 FCT, 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 AE08 FCT registered?

AE08 FCT is a 2008 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AE08 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 FCT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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