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FE55 WMZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,598 mi
Last recorded43,598 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WMZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,598 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 40,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both front tyres outer edges rubber cracking and inner edges low on tread tracking?

front brake discs inner face corroded abit

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs inner face corroded 3/4 both sides

steering abit harder to turn one way? no warning lights on

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres outer edges rubber cracking and inner edges low on tread tracking?

front brake discs inner face corroded abit

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs inner face corroded 3/4 both sides

steering abit harder to turn one way? no warning lights on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,327 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)

brake discs rusty.

observation only - wheel arch liners fitted, upper and lower engine shields fitted.

various exhaust clamps corroding.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake discs rusty.

observation only - wheel arch liners fitted, upper and lower engine shields fitted.

various exhaust clamps corroding.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,594 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 34,594 miles

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

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 6 Jul 2009 32,536 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 32,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,961 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,961 miles

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

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 WMZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

FE55 WMZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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