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FL55 WZC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 May 2014 78,356 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery weak

rear brake pads wearing thin

small leak from centre/rear exhaust joint

Pass 2 May 2014 78,356 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery weak

rear brake pads wearing thin

small leak from centre/rear exhaust joint

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,061 miles

water in rear offside lamp

windscreen marked by wiper blade slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,018 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,018 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,730 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 WZC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 WZC registered?

FL55 WZC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is FL55 WZC safe to buy?

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