MOT Status
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72,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner visible repairs to sills covered in under seal
Offside Rear Inner visible repairs to sills covered in under seal
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
side skirts fitted to lower sills
vehicle been wax oiled under neath
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front sub frame corroded covered in underseal
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside sill has had repair work and covered in underseal
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside sill has had repair work and covered in under seal
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded covered in under seal
all suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil or dirt (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front sub frame corroded covered in wax oil
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe out of back box BORDERLINE (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame corroded and covered in wax oil
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
underbody corrosion/underseal
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
underbody corrosion/underseal
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MANUFACTURERS COVERS FITTED.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERSEALED BLAVCK
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
UNDERSEALED BLACK
undersealed black.
corrosion to chassis and suspension.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER (3.5.1g)
CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH
O/S/R TYRE CRACKED.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to suspension.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on edges.
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FP05 ALO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FP05 ALO, 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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FP05 ALO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 April 2005.
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