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FP55 ZNO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 ZNO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 94,321 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,958 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 83,957 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,712 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 75,633 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,832 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 71,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,013 miles

exhaust and heat shields corroded

offside rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Fail 3 Sep 2011 62,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust and heat shields corroded

offside rear tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,859 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,000 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 42,000 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 ZNO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

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

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