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FL55 HZM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,491 mi
Last recorded67,491 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 HZM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,491 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,911 miles

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,339 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre cracking on tread

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,288 miles

gouge to s/wall nsf tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,841 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 43,841 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,048 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 42,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,159 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,815 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all discs slight surface rust

small chips in front screen

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 HZM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

FL55 HZM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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