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FY55 HMJ

2005 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,656 mi
Last recorded57,656 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX844,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HMJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,656 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 57,606 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,613 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,301 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering heavy on right turn (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,821 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,808 miles

exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,067 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 37,009 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 33,580 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 33,577 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 33,574 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 29,339 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 29,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,172 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Inner surface rear brake discs corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,986 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 20,986 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,743 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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FY55 HMJ is a 2005 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,874 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY55 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY55 HMJ is a 2005 Mazda RX8, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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