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FG55 CFE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CFE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,309 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,281 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)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,030 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm advise replace

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,437 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 37,437 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,865 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside front tyres worn out on edges perished and splitting

small damage to rear registration plate

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,491 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 22,491 miles

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

both front tyres perished

oil leak under car

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,166 miles

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

two front tyres perrished and cracking on tread pattern

Fail 17 Jul 2008 17,166 miles

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

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

two front tyres perrished and cracking on tread pattern

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 CFE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 FG55 CFE, 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 CFE registered?

FG55 CFE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FG55 CFE safe to buy?

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