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FL55 YVH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,044 mi
Last recorded25,044 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,044 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 25,041 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 21,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 21,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 20,479 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,700 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 17,694 miles

Wipers deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,976 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2011 16,106 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 15,091 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 13,563 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 13,563 miles

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

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 YVH 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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

FL55 YVH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 YVH 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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