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AF05 RUH

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 RUH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has nail.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 88,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has nail.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,832 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 80,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,158 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear tailpiece broken & adrift.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,975 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,183 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,018 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,458 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 55,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,339 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,617 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 RUH is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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