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EX55 FVB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,156 mi
Last recorded85,156 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FVB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,156 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 85,153 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 83,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 80,524 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 80,456 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,843 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,344 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 60,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,058 miles

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

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

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriated.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 54,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front headlight lenses slightly deteriated.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 44,124 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 44,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,309 miles

Both rear tyres ageing and close to legal limit

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

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

Rear exhaust getting corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,944 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,682 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 FVB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

EX55 FVB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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