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FL55 YVN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,756 mi
Last recorded79,756 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2014 79,756 miles

Both front discs rusty

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 79,756 miles

Both front discs rusty

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside side repeater damaged sharp edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 61,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,508 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,492 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 YVN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

FL55 YVN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is FL55 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 YVN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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