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FJ05 MXX

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,412 mi
Last recorded81,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 MXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,636 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 72,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,954 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 68,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 68,099 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 62,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,506 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,852 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,327 miles

front wipers smear a little

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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FJ05 MXX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FJ05 MXX, 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 FJ05 MXX registered?

FJ05 MXX is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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