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FG55 GXT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 88,003 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,812 miles

o/s/f repeater lens broken

Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f repeater lens broken

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,289 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,406 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 GXT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GXT, 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 GXT registered?

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

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