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AF05 MKM

2005 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,581 mi
Last recorded80,581 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MKM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 80,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,072 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,466 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front lamp lense cracked but not showing white light

offside rear lamp lense full of water

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,950 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
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AF05 MKM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF05 MKM, 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 AF05 MKM registered?

AF05 MKM is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 MKM safe to buy?

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