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FL05 FTN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FTN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 57,450 miles

Offside rear track control arm slightly distorted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 22 May 2017 56,795 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Both fronts 225-45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 56,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Both fronts 225-45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 55,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,730 miles

wipers split on ends

Fail 2 Jan 2015 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

wipers split on ends

Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,076 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,623 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2009 11,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 4,856 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 4,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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FL05 FTN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FL05 FTN, 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 FL05 FTN registered?

FL05 FTN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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