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FN05 UGS

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,858 mi
Last recorded45,858 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 UGS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 45,858 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 45,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 44,656 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,488 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside corrosion to outer sill

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside corrosion to outer sill

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 8 Sep 2022 43,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside corrosion to outer sill

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,292 miles

All rear suspension corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,569 miles

General corrosion on rear suspension arms and sub frame.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 39,569 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

General corrosion on rear suspension arms and sub frame.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,231 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,738 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to service limits

Corrosion to rear exhaust joint

General surface corrosion to suspension sub frames and components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,406 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,654 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,030 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,404 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 24,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,786 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 19,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,864 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 14,862 miles

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

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

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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FN05 UGS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN05 UGS, 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 FN05 UGS registered?

FN05 UGS is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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