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FV54 JXZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 JXZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,356 miles

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

front and rear w/arches showing corrison

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,609 miles

exhaust thin in places

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,124 miles

rear ex pipe getting thin

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,519 miles

rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/s/r anti roll bar linkage plastic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,982 miles

Narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface of both front discs

Small split in end of both front wiper blades

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,112 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 25,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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FV54 JXZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV54 JXZ, 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 FV54 JXZ registered?

FV54 JXZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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