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AX54 FNH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,221 mi
Last recorded76,221 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FNH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,221 miles

Front front subframe corroded

Rear whole suspention unit starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 72,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 70,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,916 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,256 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 44,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,558 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,737 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 16,567 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,433 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 14 Jan 2008 11,538 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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
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AX54 FNH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX54 FNH, 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 AX54 FNH registered?

AX54 FNH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is AX54 FNH safe to buy?

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