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FP55 NDG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,226 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,226 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,566 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 80,395 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,306 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,687 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,006 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 55,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,393 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,986 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

front tyre treads are getting low

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,377 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 31,367 miles

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

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
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FP55 NDG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP55 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

FP55 NDG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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