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FG55 CDN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,129 mi
Last recorded89,129 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CDN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,871 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 84,871 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,824 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 75,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,734 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,290 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,096 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,143 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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FG55 CDN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG55 CDN, 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 FG55 CDN registered?

FG55 CDN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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