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FL55 HZG

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HZG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,541 miles

front & rear light lenses are tinted

Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,356 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,353 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,893 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,893 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,182 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,825 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,228 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FL55 HZG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL55 HZG, 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 FL55 HZG registered?

FL55 HZG is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is FL55 HZG safe to buy?

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