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EX55 FYN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,263 mi
Last recorded59,263 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 59,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,494 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,943 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2015 54,940 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,671 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,649 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,744 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 45,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,431 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,904 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2009 29,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,673 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
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EX55 FYN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FYN, 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

How do I check the history of EX55 FYN?

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What year was EX55 FYN registered?

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

Is EX55 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FYN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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