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FG55 XEA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,807 mi
Last recorded67,807 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,807 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,540 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded (centre pipe to back box)

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 61,540 miles

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

Exhaust clamp corroded (centre pipe to back box)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

headlamp unit lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2017 57,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

headlamp unit lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,866 miles

both front headlamp aim patterns poor/lenses bad condition

front brake pads worn low

handbrake lever has high travel

offside front tyre low on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate faded

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 51,866 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM.nail in tread

both front headlamp aim patterns poor/lenses bad condition

front brake pads worn low

handbrake lever has high travel

offside front tyre low on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear registration plate faded

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,455 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 5 Oct 2015 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,213 miles

o/s rear brake binding

Fail 15 Apr 2013 39,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,923 miles

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 7 Oct 2011 32,921 miles

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

Rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,903 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 28,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,525 miles

slight split on end near side wiper blade

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 XEA is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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