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FE05 HGY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 HGY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2015 90,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2015 90,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,738 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,848 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,848 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,722 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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FE05 HGY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

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

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