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FG55 HRL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,116 mi
Last recorded76,116 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,653 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 57,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 54,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,318 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 48,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,346 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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 HRL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG55 HRL, 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 FG55 HRL registered?

FG55 HRL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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