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FL55 YVB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,344 miles

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

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

backbox clamp corroded and broken

Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

backbox clamp corroded and broken

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,237 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN TREAD-NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORDS.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,333 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 46,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 44,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 44,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil light on

Fail 19 Oct 2013 43,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil light on

Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,467 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild corroded and loose

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,243 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 36,243 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,432 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 25,432 miles

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

Rear 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 YVB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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