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FD55 FNH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,527 mi
Last recorded88,527 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 FNH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2018 88,527 miles

Brake performance not tested car wont start (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and jacking points offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,719 miles

Rear of inner & outer sills corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2017 83,706 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear of inner & outer sills corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,921 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 72,975 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,761 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,147 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 54,139 miles

warning light is on the dash board

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,849 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,179 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FD55 FNH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

FD55 FNH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is FD55 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 FNH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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