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FG05 NGY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 NGY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,043 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,043 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,112 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated bottom joint onto rack (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,783 miles

Front Discs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2015 80,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2014 75,020 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,290 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,290 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,375 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar link minor play in joint

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,583 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,526 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)

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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FG05 NGY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG05 NGY, 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 FG05 NGY registered?

FG05 NGY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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