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FE55 ZND

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,587 mi
Last recorded60,587 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,587 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 60,586 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning heavy on one side and light on the other (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 60,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning heavy on one side and light on the other (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine over heating at end of emission test

rear exhaust clamp rusted away

Pass 20 Oct 2018 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

The steering turns to the left with les effort than turning to the right

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,716 miles

Central Rear High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,956 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,731 miles

Centre Rear Lower exhaust rear pipe to box joint clip badly corroded

Nearside Front screen washer one of two jets blocked but still providing sufficient fluid to screen

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area just starting to wear low

Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,731 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower exhaust rear pipe to box joint clip badly corroded

Nearside Front screen washer one of two jets blocked but still providing sufficient fluid to screen

Offside Rear tyre small pin type nail in outer tread area

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area just starting to wear low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,844 miles

n/s front fog light not working

n/s front screen wiper blade damaged but still clearing screen ok at time of test

rear tyres different speed rating to fronts eg rears (W) fronts (Y) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2012 48,074 miles

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

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

slight oil leak possible sump bung washer

Fail 6 Oct 2012 48,074 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)

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

slight oil leak possible sump bung washer

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,266 miles

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 29 Sep 2009 30,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,757 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 ZND is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZND, 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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FE55 ZND is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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