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FV55 KNR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,957 mi
Last recorded29,957 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KNR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 29,957 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,395 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 23,681 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 21,542 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 18,662 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 15,328 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 11,058 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 11,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 9,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 8,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 7,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,161 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 KNR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV55 KNR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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