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FD54 HTC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,663 mi
Last recorded74,663 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 HTC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,663 miles

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

front discs slight corrosion on inner faces

nearside front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,568 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,876 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 62,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all four discs rusty but o/k

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,962 miles

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

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

all four discs rusty but o/k

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,155 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 HTC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD54 HTC, 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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FD54 HTC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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