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FD54 HSN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

64,941 mi
Last recorded64,941 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 HSN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,322 miles

Nearside rear inner brake disc corroded.

Offside rear tyre on wear indicators (2mm).

Slightly low reading on offside rear parking brake poss due to disc.

Unable to inspect under bonnet and under vehicle fully due to covers fitted.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,310 miles

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

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

Nearside rear inner brake disc corroded.

Offside rear tyre on wear indicators (2mm).

Slightly low reading on offside rear parking brake poss due to disc.

Unable to inspect under bonnet and under vehicle fully due to covers fitted.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 24,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,852 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,324 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,324 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 10,390 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 10,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 8,347 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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FD54 HSN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FD54 HSN, 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 FD54 HSN registered?

FD54 HSN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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