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FE55 ZNG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,471 miles

Wipers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2017 126,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Sep 2016 124,531 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 124,531 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,326 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,894 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 119,894 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,305 miles

O/S/F wheel slightly binding

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 114,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

O/S/F wheel slightly binding

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 102,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,706 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 ZNG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

FE55 ZNG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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