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FG55 UFC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UFC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,380 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,378 miles

Emissions not tested catalytic converter collapsed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,906 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front oil cooler leaking oil

Front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 16 Jul 2016 80,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,388 miles

The front and rear discs are rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,548 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,548 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,638 miles

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

front discs below minimum thickness rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,894 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
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FG55 UFC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC registered?

FG55 UFC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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