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AB55 RXB

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 67,478 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,292 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,290 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,159 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,420 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 47,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 36,196 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,320 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER TREADS

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,958 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,046 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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AB55 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB55 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 AB55 RXB registered?

AB55 RXB is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AB55 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 RXB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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