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FV55 AVW

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,342 mi
Last recorded78,342 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 AVW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,600 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 74,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,364 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 71,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 65,930 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,327 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,058 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,463 miles

rear pads getting low

screws in both rear tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,738 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,135 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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FV55 AVW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV55 AVW, 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 FV55 AVW registered?

FV55 AVW is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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