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FG55 UEW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,313 mi
Last recorded61,313 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 61,313 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,165 miles

Advise underbody covers fitted

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Advise underbody covers fitted

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,185 miles

emissions slow, front brakes imbalanced, windscreen chipped, rear exhaust clamp deteriorated, floors and undersills rusty, o/s front ant rear tyres uneven wear and cracking, brake discs deteriorated, multi guards fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions slow, front brakes imbalanced, windscreen chipped, rear exhaust clamp deteriorated, floors and undersills rusty, o/s front ant rear tyres uneven wear and cracking, brake discs deteriorated, multi guards fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,713 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 26,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 UEW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEW, 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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FG55 UEW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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