MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake performance (1.2.1 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
front wiper blades smearing
steering feels notchy
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
front wiper blades smearing
steering feels notchy
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front wipers smear
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front wipers smear
oil leak
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front and nsr and nsf tyre has cut inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
front disc are s;lightly corroded
oil leak
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front and nsr and nsf tyre has cut inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
front disc are s;lightly corroded
oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front and rear brake pads low inner
nearside rear antiroll bar link slight play
EML light is on
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer & inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside & inner face (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FL05 FZJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FL05 FZJ, 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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FL05 FZJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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