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FG55 GYC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,663 mi
Last recorded59,663 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 59,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear center to rear inner sill covered in under sealant

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic outer sills fitted both sides

under body inner sills front to rear slightly corroded both sides

Fail 10 May 2018 59,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear center to rear inner sill covered in under sealant

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic outer sills fitted both sides

under body inner sills front to rear slightly corroded both sides

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 58,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 56,565 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 56,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 53,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,501 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cut on offside rear tyre not exposing cords or canvas at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,360 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 GYC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

FG55 GYC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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