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FL55 OZT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,141 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,718 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,572 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,391 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,387 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 OZT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

FL55 OZT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 September 2005.

Is FL55 OZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 OZT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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