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FG55 GYE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 131,504 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,866 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,866 miles

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

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

tyre treads low poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,604 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake lever travel not excessive

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 GYE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

FG55 GYE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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