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FL55 LCZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,771 mi
Last recorded84,771 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LCZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 84,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight misty lens beam pattern within limits

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,994 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 67,551 miles

all brake pads low change asap

Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 50,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,000 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
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FL55 LCZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL55 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

FL55 LCZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FL55 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 LCZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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