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FV05 XHP

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,958 mi
Last recorded53,958 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XHP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 53,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,087 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,540 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,261 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 43,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,629 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 33,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,920 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 29,792 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

steering rack boots twisted.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,656 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,235 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,167 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,947 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,623 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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FV05 XHP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FV05 XHP, 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 FV05 XHP registered?

FV05 XHP is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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