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FH05 ZBR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,351 mi
Last recorded31,351 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZBR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 31,351 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,284 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,289 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 29,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 27,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 24,894 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 23,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,658 miles

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

both front wipers split and starting to smear

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage.

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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FH05 ZBR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH05 ZBR, 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 FH05 ZBR registered?

FH05 ZBR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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