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FE05 TZS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,900 mi
Last recorded68,900 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 68,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,261 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Rear Small exhaust blow to rear fixing bracket

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,493 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,493 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,767 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,286 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,652 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TZS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

FE05 TZS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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