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FL55 LCG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,075 mi
Last recorded66,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LCG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,075 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 26 Jan 2013 66,075 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,723 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 54,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,854 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,286 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 68,286 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,569 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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FL55 LCG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FL55 LCG, 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 FL55 LCG registered?

FL55 LCG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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