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AF05 RUY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,259 mi
Last recorded84,259 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,259 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2013 84,258 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,408 miles

o/s/r light lense is cracked and has condensation in.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r light lense is cracked and has condensation in.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,620 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 30,620 miles

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

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

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 RUY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

AF05 RUY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AF05 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 RUY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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