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FV55 EJZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,184 mi
Last recorded65,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 64,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,720 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,676 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 54,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,257 miles

All discs pitted

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,638 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 48,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,987 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,821 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 EJZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV55 EJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 EJZ registered?

FV55 EJZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 EJZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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