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FL55 YUT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,858 mi
Last recorded55,858 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 YUT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,858 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,718 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline . renew asap ! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 51,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure droplink (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline . renew asap ! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,199 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 35,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,266 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,623 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 YUT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

FL55 YUT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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