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AF55 NUU

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,909 mi
Last recorded76,909 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,909 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 76,909 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,505 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,351 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 67,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,890 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,914 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 34,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,255 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,954 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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AF55 NUU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF55 NUU, 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 AF55 NUU registered?

AF55 NUU is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AF55 NUU safe to buy?

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