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2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,774 mi
Last recorded92,774 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 NFC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,774 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 73,997 miles

General underbody corrosion and to rear outer sills.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 8 Feb 2019 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Has a large crack up the passenger side of the windscreen, but does not obstruct the drivers view. STRONG ADVISE! (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested obvious issue!!! (7.3.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Has a large crack up the passenger side of the windscreen, but does not obstruct the drivers view. STRONG ADVISE! (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,583 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in the windscreen (8.3.1d)

Front bumper missing!

Fail 6 Jul 2016 46,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical Due to front bumper missing! (6.3.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack in the windscreen (8.3.1d)

Front bumper missing!

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,839 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,094 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 40,094 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,667 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 31,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,058 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 21,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NFC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

FD54 NFC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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