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FG55 XDV

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,842 mi
Last recorded31,842 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2017 31,842 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,610 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 13,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,189 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 9,308 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 5,800 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 XDV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

FG55 XDV is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is FG55 XDV safe to buy?

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