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HW55 FHN

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,884 mi
Last recorded90,884 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FHN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,884 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))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,614 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 80,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 73,583 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 73,560 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,543 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,905 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 55,264 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F suspension top wishbone rear bush deteriorating

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

O/S/F suspension top wishbone rear bush deteriorating

O/S/F tyre sidewall cut

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,396 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,520 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 47,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,606 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 38,373 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,257 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,251 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 FHN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW55 FHN, 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 HW55 FHN registered?

HW55 FHN is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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