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FE05 ERY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,460 mi
Last recorded61,460 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ERY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 61,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,546 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,409 miles

oil around engine area

Fail 31 Jul 2015 54,407 miles

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

oil around engine area

Fail 21 Jul 2015 54,306 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 44,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,548 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 35,538 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,855 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 24,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 21,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,667 miles

front tyres cracking on tread area

Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,043 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 16,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FE05 ERY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

FE05 ERY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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