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FE55 ECA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,057 mi
Last recorded52,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ECA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 52,057 miles

as per failure

Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

1. Under sides of car not tested due to plastic covers fitted. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Front brake pads wearing low.

4. Slight damage to front windsrcreen.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,547 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 48,540 miles

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

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Front brake pads wearing low on inside edge. 3. Slight damage to front number plate. 4. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,171 miles

wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,092 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,226 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 ECA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey 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 FE55 ECA, 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 ECA registered?

FE55 ECA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is FE55 ECA safe to buy?

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