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FP55 WRE

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,671 mi
Last recorded94,671 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 WRE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 94,671 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r sill

O/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Dec 2017 94,671 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r sill

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread star chip (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear discs scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 92,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished and wearing close to the legal limit

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,668 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 88,668 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,254 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,543 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 33,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008

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

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

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

Rear 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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FP55 WRE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FP55 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

FP55 WRE is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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