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EX55 FYO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,205 mi
Last recorded49,205 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FYO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,859 miles

front tyres tread worn on inner edges, and tread perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 31,859 miles

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

front tyres tread worn on inner edges, and tread perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,547 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 25,547 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,687 miles

both front inner edges of tyre treads worn and slightly out of shape

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 FYO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FYO, 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 FYO registered?

EX55 FYO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is EX55 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FYO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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