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EX55 FTD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,860 mi
Last recorded53,860 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FTD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,860 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,520 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)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,071 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,102 miles

nearside front wiper blade damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2011 34,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,269 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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EX55 FTD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,306 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 EX55 FTD, 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 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 FTD registered?

EX55 FTD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is EX55 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FTD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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