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FG55 DVF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,170 mi
Last recorded50,170 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DVF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,847 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 31,847 miles

Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 134,019 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres 1.6mm only just legal

Fail 28 Oct 2010 134,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front and n/s/r tyres 1.6mm only just legal

Pass 16 Oct 2009 23,196 miles

advise front tyre ware

Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,121 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 DVF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

FG55 DVF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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