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FG05 NHB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,565 mi
Last recorded82,565 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to outer sill at front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 79,755 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,508 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 66,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,402 miles

all rear suspension components very rusty

exhaust noted very rusty

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

tapley test carried out

Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all rear suspension components very rusty

exhaust noted very rusty

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

tapley test carried out

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,588 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 56,584 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,849 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,720 miles

all discs have surface rust front discs starting to corrod inner face

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,344 miles

rear brake discs corrroded/black

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,640 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 36,637 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 22,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,089 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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FG05 NHB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

FG05 NHB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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