MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
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.
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
Nearside front wiper blade starting to split
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EX55 FVB safe to buy?
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