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EX55 FUY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FUY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 89,230 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 89,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective cap broken + jammed behind bumper (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' satnav screen and mount removed (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 87,953 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 68,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,866 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust clamps rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs pitted inner surface

both rear discs pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 41,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs pitted inner surface

both rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,532 miles

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

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

front reg plate, no name, code, or b/s mark.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,801 miles

front reg plate,no name,code,or b/s mark.

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 FUY is a 2005 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 81.8%.

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 FUY, 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.

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What year was EX55 FUY registered?

EX55 FUY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EX55 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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