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FD55 FMG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,512 mi
Last recorded60,512 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 60,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,378 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 46,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,451 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 40,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,514 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 1 Dec 2009 29,192 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 9 Dec 2008 24,193 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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FD55 FMG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD55 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

FD55 FMG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is FD55 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 FMG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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