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FG55 GYD

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GYD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 71,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 65,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,538 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,882 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres and nearside rear tyres over 10 yrs old

Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,710 miles

Offside rear light lens slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,686 miles

rear brake pads approx 3mm - nearside rear binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,216 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,216 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,483 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,933 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 GYD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

FG55 GYD is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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