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FY10 RXU

2010 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,318 mi
Last recorded44,318 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda RX-842,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 RXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 44,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 44,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,009 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,618 miles

Front/rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 31,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 30,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 29,111 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 29,111 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,095 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

front and rear tyres cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,868 miles

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

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

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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FY10 RXU is a 2010 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 42,566 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 FY10 RXU, 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 16 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 FY10 RXU registered?

FY10 RXU is a 2010 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is FY10 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 RXU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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