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FH54 ODL

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,902 mi
Last recorded53,902 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ODL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 53,902 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 47,302 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 47,302 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to front nearside wing

some under body corrosion to suspension inner sills and brake components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,034 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres tread cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres tread cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,748 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 33,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 29,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,425 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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FH54 ODL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH54 ODL, 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 FH54 ODL registered?

FH54 ODL is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is FH54 ODL safe to buy?

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