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FE55 EAG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 EAG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 89,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Feb 2019 89,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,873 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 85,873 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 81,100 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp missing

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 81,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp missing

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,070 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,965 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 73,965 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,590 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2010 57,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,558 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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FE55 EAG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FE55 EAG, 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 FE55 EAG registered?

FE55 EAG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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