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AF05 RTO

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,713 mi
Last recorded49,713 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RTO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 49,713 miles

Offside Front brake binds slightly

handbrake little reserve travel;

underside rusty

Pass 19 May 2023 46,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 46,919 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,926 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,146 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,935 miles

slight bind on osf brake

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,468 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,631 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,665 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 12,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,765 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 RTO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF05 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

AF05 RTO is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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