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FE05 BWU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,971 mi
Last recorded66,971 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BWU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,971 miles

Both front tyres 3mm of tread on inner edge (225/45/18)

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread inner/centre tread

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on centre of tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,971 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres 3mm of tread on inner edge (225/45/18)

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread inner/centre tread

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on centre of tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid over filled the max.level

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,319 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 39,991 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 37,318 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,318 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,840 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 34,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,051 miles

Nearside tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,893 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,892 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,586 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
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FE05 BWU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE05 BWU, 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 FE05 BWU registered?

FE05 BWU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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