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FG55 DUJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,265 mi
Last recorded45,265 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DUJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,265 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 45,265 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,438 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,992 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 42,992 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,730 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,636 miles

n/s front wing indecator starting to discouler .

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,927 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,927 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
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FG55 DUJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

FG55 DUJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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