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FV55 EOY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,415 mi
Last recorded60,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,415 miles

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,584 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long handbrake travel

suspension arms and subframes are rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 50,969 miles

front tyres wearing edge

Fail 30 May 2014 50,969 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,759 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,975 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 46,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,470 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,980 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 EOY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

FV55 EOY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FV55 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 EOY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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