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FD05 VEB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,987 mi
Last recorded99,987 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 VEB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 99,987 miles

NSF tyre scrubbed inner edge(bald)-no cords visable at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,987 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF tyre scrubbed inner edge(bald)-no cords visable at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2009 83,736 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,710 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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FD05 VEB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 VEB, 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 FD05 VEB registered?

FD05 VEB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is FD05 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 VEB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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