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FD55 XBU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,078 mi
Last recorded64,078 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,078 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (requires tracking)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,968 miles

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

Front wiper blades split at ends and will need attention.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear N/S tyre close to limits and show signs of perishing.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,968 miles

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

Front wiper blades split at ends and will need attention.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear N/S tyre close to limits and show signs of perishing.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,278 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,723 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 25,723 miles

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

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

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 XBU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FD55 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

FD55 XBU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is FD55 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 XBU shows 8 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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