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FL05 FZJ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,493 mi
Last recorded83,493 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,493 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake performance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,020 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,904 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front wiper blades smearing

steering feels notchy

Fail 21 Jan 2022 78,904 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 78,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,604 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 74,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 61,449 miles

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 ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,686 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 59,678 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,655 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,867 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 48,427 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)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,848 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,072 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 33,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,717 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
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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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What year was FL05 FZJ registered?

FL05 FZJ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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