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FG55 HPK

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,359 mi
Last recorded60,359 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 HPK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,359 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 60,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,621 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,942 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 50,942 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,118 miles

both sides at rear tyres has craks on their outer walls

Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,643 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,643 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,964 miles

off-side front inner brake pads 3/4 worn.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 19,946 miles

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

offside front inner brakepad 2/3 worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,966 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 17,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,423 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 15,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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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FG55 HPK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FG55 HPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 HPK registered?

FG55 HPK is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is FG55 HPK safe to buy?

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