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AF05 RTZ

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,520 mi
Last recorded53,520 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RTZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 53,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning heavy turning to the right (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 53,343 miles

Rear exhaust clamp separated as a result of corrosion but exhaust secure

all discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 53,286 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 53,284 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 52,817 miles

all discs corroded

both rear tyres flat but no sign of puncture

both rear tyres slightly perished and cut

Fail 8 May 2017 52,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

all discs corroded

both rear tyres flat but no sign of puncture

both rear tyres slightly perished and cut

Pass 4 May 2016 52,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,625 miles

offside rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,458 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,313 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 43,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,483 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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AF05 RTZ is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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