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FL55 OYW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,956 mi
Last recorded4,956 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OYW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 4,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 4,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack at offside

Fail 14 Apr 2016 7,370 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 10 Apr 2015 55,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 36,674 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 36,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,698 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 OYW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

FL55 OYW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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