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FG05 VMT

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,389 mi
Last recorded67,389 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VMT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,389 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,041 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,040 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 58,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre inner shoulder (NOT REPAIRABLE IF PUNCTURED)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,132 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,981 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,500 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,500 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,652 miles

Rear 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FG05 VMT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FG05 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

FG05 VMT is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is FG05 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 VMT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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