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FP55 FBG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,761 mi
Last recorded39,761 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 FBG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,761 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,388 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Nov 2011 38,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front and offside rear tyres in poor condition

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,056 miles

all four tyres have cracking to tread due to age

n/s rear tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,289 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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FP55 FBG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FP55 FBG, 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 FP55 FBG registered?

FP55 FBG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is FP55 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 FBG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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