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FV54 ZZJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,898 mi
Last recorded69,898 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 ZZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underside of vehicle rusty

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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FV54 ZZJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV54 ZZJ, 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 FV54 ZZJ registered?

FV54 ZZJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FV54 ZZJ safe to buy?

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