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FA05 KVZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,546 mi
Last recorded52,546 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KVZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,546 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 52,511 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 49,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,694 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,161 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,781 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 37,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 34,424 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,099 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 14,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 12,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,241 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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FA05 KVZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FA05 KVZ, 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 FA05 KVZ registered?

FA05 KVZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 August 2005.

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