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FG55 GXF

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GXF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,583 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and liped

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre worn low on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2011 69,583 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and liped

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre worn low on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,870 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,918 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 GXF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

FG55 GXF is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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