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FL05 WGC

2005 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,886 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 84,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,969 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,501 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 77,475 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,358 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,562 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,562 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,558 miles

All tyres showing signs of 'age cracks' and all will require attention soon

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)

Shallow cut in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,924 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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FL05 WGC is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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