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FD55 FLZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,665 mi
Last recorded46,665 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 46,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 38,248 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 38,180 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 30,160 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 22,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r light cluster flooded

Pass 26 May 2010 22,901 miles

o/s/r light cluster flooded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,014 miles

Both rear and n/s/f tyres perished

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

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)

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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FD55 FLZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD55 FLZ, 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 FD55 FLZ registered?

FD55 FLZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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