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88 RXB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,640 mi
Last recorded44,640 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 44,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 29,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,628 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 20,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,606 miles

o/s/front tyre inner edge low

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
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88 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 88 RXB, 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 88 RXB registered?

88 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is 88 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 RXB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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