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FD54 WRC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,625 mi
Last recorded77,625 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WRC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,625 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,079 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,112 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 64,080 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,806 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,254 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,254 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,178 miles

condsation in both rear light lenses

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,002 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 41,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,931 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,810 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 WRC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

FD54 WRC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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