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FE05 COA

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,330 mi
Last recorded88,330 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 COA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 88,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills covered with undersealant

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills covered with undersealant

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,965 miles

Both rear jacking points corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 78,964 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox tail pipes missing (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear jacking points corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 69,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,131 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,841 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 61,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,894 miles

Engine MIL light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,981 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,737 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 COA 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 73.7%.

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

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