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FJ05 MYS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,521 mi
Last recorded79,521 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 MYS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,521 miles

all brake discs corroded

front chassis legs corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

steering rack noisy

Fail 7 Sep 2016 79,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all brake discs corroded

front chassis legs corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

steering rack noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,555 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering noisey when going lock to lock

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,257 miles

Oil leak

Steering noisey when going lock to lock

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,733 miles

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

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

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

Steering noisey when going lock to lock

air bag warning light on.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag warning light on.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

O/S outer sill corroded.

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

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

Steering noisey when going lock to lock.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,656 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O/S and N/S front brake discs worn O.K at time of test.

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

Steering rack noisey O.K at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S front indicator lense repair O.K at time of test.

O/S front wheel slightly binding. O.K at time of test.

O/s and N/S front discs worn O.K at time of test.

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,635 miles

Horn switch added seperatley

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 15,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MYS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MYS, 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 MYS registered?

FJ05 MYS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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