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HW55 FGZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,443 mi
Last recorded64,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FGZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 64,427 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure not facing front tilted downward/cable tie changing appearance of letter (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated will need attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp outer lens deteriorating

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

both nearside wheels scuffed/slight damage

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,085 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 54,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,875 miles

n/s front starting to crack in side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,689 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 46,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,956 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,421 miles

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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HW55 FGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HW55 FGZ, 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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HW55 FGZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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