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FL55 ZXR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,919 mi
Last recorded109,919 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 109,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,919 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,670 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,289 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,084 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,430 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside engine mount worn

rear brake discs heavily corroded

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 80,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,989 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,110 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 68,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,896 miles

Front 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 ZXR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

FL55 ZXR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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